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 Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager to join our team. The role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week. The role requires some flexibility and weekend working, as well as regular travel around the sites you support.



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 (some weekend working is required) The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Potential 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 for an experienced volunteering and community engagement professional who is looking to build on and diversify their skills working with a wide range of communities by building new exciting partnerships and engagement programmes that put our places at the heart of the local community.



As Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, you will be a key member of our team in the north growing our volunteering and community engagement programme through a range of activities partnerships and volunteering opportunities.



This role will support our mission by leading and developing initiatives that foster strong connections between the sites and their local communities. You will develop and deliver engagement programmes and recruit and manage volunteer teams. This will include developing engaging and relevant experiences for our visitors, under-represented audiences and local communities, maximising opportunities for public engagement with sites and ensuring they are well cared for. As part of the territory Volunteer & Engagement team you will also contribute to operational site management of free to enter and hidden gem sites including H&S and will be responsible for the management of formalised partnerships (such as Local Management Agreements). The role supports financial sustainability of English Heritage by fostering in-kind support, community fundraising, and developing partnerships to enhance visitor experiences.



To be considered as a Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, you'll need:

Relevant experience of managing a diverse volunteering programme - ideally across multiple sites. Working with a range of people from the local community. Working with external partners and community stakeholders. Devising and delivering activities, events and outreach to new audiences .

Interviews will be held on 29 September in York.



If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please email volunteer.hub@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.



We will be holding an informal webinar for people to find out more about the role on Friday 29 August - 3.30-4.30. Please email volunteer.hub@english-heritage.org.uk to register.

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.