THE charity responsible for preserving and promoting one of Wirral's oldest villages is looking for someone new to lead its board of trustees.

Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) is an independent charity responsible for preserving the village’s heritage. It is a private landlord to under a third of the village’s houses, public and commercial buildings, and cares for its significant monuments and over 130 acres of parkland and gardens.

Its current chair of the board, Rob Young, is stepping down following two terms of three years. As a result, the trust is advertising "the rare opportunity for someone new to fill the important role".

Set up by Unilever in 1999, its aim is to achieve its mission of promoting the village. It also operates Port Sunlight Museum and other visitor attractions, runs an expanding learning programme for schools and education groups, and delivers a year-round programme of events and activities for the public and local community.

Rob Young said: "It has been my privilege and honour to be Chair of this unique and diverse charity and business.

"We've achieved so much as an organisation over the past six years, and I'm excited to see what someone else can contribute to Port Sunlight through this challenging yet rewarding role."

To find out more about the role and how to apply, click here 

Applications must be received by Friday, September 8.

Paul Harris, the trust's chief executive, said: "We’re sad to say goodbye to Rob Young’s knowledge and guidance. 

"However, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone to drive forward our organisation’s ambitious plans for the future."

Port Sunlight was built by William Lever in 1888 to provide housing for employees at his 'Sunlight Soap' factory.

It is arguably the finest surviving example of early urban planning in the UK, and has remained largely intact since its foundation.

Its Arts and Crafts-style houses and picturesque parks and gardens make the village a popular place to live and visit.