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 Learning and Participation Officer to join our team. The role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week.



The Benefits



Salary from 26,409, 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 an enthusiastic person with a passion for heritage and sharing high quality learning opportunities at a wide range of historic sites.



The successful candidate will support, manage and deliver engaging and inclusive curriculum-linked schools' activities for both primary and secondary school groups, through English Heritage's award-winning Discovery Visit and Free Education Visit programmes. You will also deliver special projects for target audiences which may include outreach sessions; training opportunities for teachers; development of resources to support pupils, teachers and young people during taught, self-guided or remote learning experiences.



As Learning and Participation Officer, you will have a range of experience engaging with school aged children and/or young people, delivering inspiring projects and activities.



You will work with site team colleagues and volunteers to deliver learning experiences and activities as well as working with other colleagues and stakeholders to develop bespoke projects and resources. You'll travel regionally across Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall to sites including Tintagel Castle, Pendennis Castle and Farleigh Hungerford Castle.



To be considered as a Learning and Participation Officer, you'll need:



Proven experience in planning and delivering educational or engagement programmes for schools (both primary and secondary) and/or young people.

Experience working with diverse audiences, including young people from underrepresented groups.

Experience of working with volunteers

Experience of working with external partner organisations or schools



Interviews will be held on the week commencing 1st September - on MS Teams.



If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Helen Kerry, Learning and Participation Team Leader, on Helen.Kerry@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.