The fantastic team helps to keep our doors open to the community. Cogges is a charitable trust, and everything we do is to help people learn more about the Cotwold’s past heritage and the natural world.  You can help support this by becoming a member of staff, a volunteer or a trustee. 

Current staff vacancies

Volunteer

Do you have time to spare? Have you thought about volunteering? Get involved with the local community and join the volunteer team at Cogges. Our team of 250 volunteers help to keep Cogges running and open to the public. Find out how to volunteer

Become a Trustee (voluntary roles)

The Cogges Heritage Trust provides the staff at Cogges with support and expertise, as well as working on long-term improvements, projects and fundraising initiatives to fund developmental learning programmes and refurbishment projects. The Board of Trustees is made up of people representing different communities and offering a broad range of skills. Meet the board of Trustees

Trustee Vacancies - Treasurer and HR Trustee

Cogges Heritage Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Treasurer and an HR Trustee to its well-established Board of Trustees, some of whom will be retiring during the next 12 months.  The new Trustees should:

• Be a qualified Accountant, ideally with knowledge of charity SORP and charity governance who will lead the Finance & Audit committee and be responsible for the overall financial direction of the charity
• Be a Human Resources professional who brings the expertise to be able to chair the People & Legal Committee when the current incumbent steps down in 2022.

Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement. For more information, please call on 01962 813300 or email info@charismarecruitment.co.uk quoting reference JO2921. Closing date for applications: 28 November 2021 / Interview date with Charity: Mid-December 2021.

Staff and volunteer benefits

• Flexible hours and remote working when applicable. 
• Professional development training and upskilling within your role.
• Expertise and support from our trustees and skill-sharing among volunteers.
• Discount to the shop and Cogges Kitchen cafe plus selected events.
• Regular social events and a sense of community. 
• Wellbeing with 17 acres of outdoor space for walking and excercise.
• Volunteer staff room for tea breaks - tea, coffee and biscuits provided.