We’re looking for Board Members

Could you help shape the future of North Belfast’s heritage?

The North Belfast Heritage Cluster is looking for new trustees and board members to bring their skills, experience and ideas to heritage organisations across North Belfast.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in:

We are particularly interested in people with experience in:

  • Governance and leadership
  • Finance and business
  • Legal and compliance
  • Human resources
  • Fundraising and grant applications
  • Property, buildings, construction and maintenance
  • Heritage
  • Communications and marketing
  • Community development
  • Business or public-sector leadership

You don’t need previous trustee experience. What matters is a willingness to contribute your professional skills, give your time and help organisations protect and develop the heritage assets they care for and the communities they serve.

We are recruiting across participating organisations, including:

  • Redeemer Central*
  • Quakers*
  • Clifton House
  • Belfast Orange Hall*
  • Carnegie Oldpark Library
  • The North Club at Danube Street

*Some organisations have particular membership or community requirements. Applicants may be considered for opportunities that match their skills, interests and the eligibility requirements of the relevant organisation. Some other members of the Cluster will be recruiting for new board members next year, so successful applicants may be held in reserve for when these vacancies arise.

You can see the full membership of the North Belfast Heritage Cluster here Great Place – North Belfast

Interested in finding out more?

See below to download an information pack and an application form.

Key timelines 

  • Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 13th of November.
  • Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted 16th to 20th November.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviews or selection discussions expected to take place week beginning 23rd and 30th November and successful applicants will be indicted in December 2026. 

Please also share this opportunity with someone who could bring their skills and experience to North Belfast’s heritage organisations.

Members Involved

YEAR: 1934

Location: Donegall Street

YEAR: 1840

Location: Frederick Street

YEAR: 1774

Location: Clifton Street

YEAR: 1887

Location: Clifton Street

YEAR: 1906

Location: Oldpark Road

YEAR: 1894

Location: Danube Street