Rivington Terraced Gardens is one of the North West’s most loved heritage landscapes, welcoming over 1.5 million visitors each year.
But places like this don’t protect themselves.
As Rivington enters its next chapter, we’re looking for new Trustees to help secure its future – keeping it open, accessible and cared for, for generations to come.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who can bring professional expertise, strategic insight, and experience operating at a senior or board level.
Why this matters
As a Trustee, you’ll help guide Rivington Heritage Trust in:
- protecting a unique historic landscape
- ensuring long-term sustainability
- building strong partnerships
- providing informed, strategic oversight in a complex operating environment
This is a chance to make a real, visible difference.
What you’ll do
You’ll help shape the future of Rivington by:
- setting long-term direction
- overseeing finances and resources
- supporting strong governance
- championing the Gardens and their value
- contributing confidently to board-level discussion, decision-making and constructive challenge
Rivington Terraced Gardens is not just a heritage site — it is a living, breathing landscape used and loved by over 1.5 million people every year.
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in ensuring it remains open, protected, and thriving for generations to come. This is your opportunity to help shape the long-term future of one of the North West’s most remarkable places.
- Make a lasting impact on a place people love
- Use your skills for public good
- Build leadership and governance experience
- Be part of a passionate, purpose-driven board
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and strategically focused board environment
Who we’re looking for
We welcome people from all backgrounds.
While previous trustee experience is not essential, we are particularly interested in individuals who bring relevant professional experience and are comfortable contributing in a formal board or governance setting.
We’re especially keen to hear from:
- local residents or regular visitors
- people with lived or professional experience in relevant areas
- those currently underrepresented in heritage leadership
- individuals with experience in senior roles across sectors such as business, finance, governance, operations, or organisational leadership
The commitment
- Voluntary (reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed)
- Around 1–2 days per month
- 8 meetings per year + occasional visits
- 3-year term (with opportunity of re-appointment, up to 3 terms)
For more information
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Take the next step
Rivington is at a pivotal moment. The decisions made now will shape its future for decades.
If you care about protecting places, widening access and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
If you can bring professional judgement, strategic thinking and the confidence to operate effectively at board level, we encourage you to apply.
Express Your Interest
To express your interest, please submit a one-page covering letter, referring to the role outlined and a maximum two-page CV via email by 12th April 2026 to: [email protected]
If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, please call Jon Hutchinson on 07500 104 690.
Together, we can ensure Rivington remains open, accessible and thriving — for everyone, forever.
