Job Description

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.



Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.



That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.



We are looking for a HR Assistant to join our people operations team. This role could be full or part time job share. You can be based at one of our offices, (York, London, Swindon), or work on a hybrid arrangement. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.



The Benefits



Salary from 23,887 p.a. depending on skills, experience and location 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Apprenticeship opportunities Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a busy team and wants to gain experience in a variety of HR related activities, people development and volunteering.



As HR Assistant, you will be critical to the running of our people and culture operations function in this varied role. You will provide first-line information to our employees, volunteers and managers, bridging the administrative support between the people operations team and the central HR shared services. You will be comfortable building rapport with our people and using your skills to provide outstanding support and guidance.

To be considered as a HR Assistant, you'll need:

to able to organise, plan and prioritise efficiently strong IT skills with database experience to enjoy working as part of a busy and geographically dispersed team

Interviews will be held in the week of 2nd June 2025. If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact us via HRResourcingandWellbeingTeam@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/



Everybody's welcome at English Heritage



Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.



We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Please note:

if we receive sufficient applications who meet the essential criteria we may close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.