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 Volunteering and Participation Adviser to join our team, based in the south of England, whether undertaking the role from home, our London office or one of our sites. The role is part time for 21.6 hours per week and permanent. Working patterns can be discussed at interview.



The Benefits



Salary from 39,855 (pro rata), depending on location 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours - 21.6 hours week, with work pattern to be agreed The opportunity to progress your career within the volunteering, engagement and 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 with a strong background in volunteering and participation, who is keen to work in a central volunteering function of a national charity.



As Volunteering and Participation Adviser, you'll work as part of the team to drive and develop our approach to widening volunteering opportunities, ensuring that heritage is for everybody and supporting our existing volunteers to thrive.



You'll work alongside a range of colleagues to ensure they grow their confidence to deliver excellent volunteering opportunities across the charity. Whilst developing clear routes into volunteering, you will work with the wider team to ensure that the

systems, processes, practice and support are in place to take volunteers through their journey with us.



To be considered as a Volunteering and participation Adviser, you'll need:



A proven track record of developing and delivering volunteer programmes and support for volunteer managers. Clear experience of devising and delivering activities aimed at a variety of audiences Experience of working in a customer focused environment providing high levels of service Experience of monitoring and evaluation Experience of report writing and collating/ summarising information and statistics for a variety of audiences.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter, neither should exceed 2 sides of A4. Interviews will be held from 13th October 2025.



If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Annie Bethell, Volunteering and Participation Manager, on annie.bethell@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.