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 Keykeeper. The role is part time and permanent. You'll be working 4 hours per week but this may vary.
The Benefits
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
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
As our Hailes Abbey Keykeeper you will be responsible for providing safe access to the site at agreed times for contractors and English Heritage staff, remaining on site to monitor work and activity where necessary. You will also be required to open the site to facilitate public access for agreed opening hours, including prebooked activities and tours, school visits or community events.
The role will also involve you to carry out all pre-agreed safety and security checks, recording these checks and reporting defects and required works on English Heritage systems.
You will be someone who can use their own initiative and be able to work with limited or no supervision. Ideally you will need to live within a reasonable distance of Hailes Abbey to carry out this role.
Interviews will be held in the week of 19th May.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Danielle Reed on ed.mcgregor@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
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