Head of Communities Development – Historic England

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Permanent position, full-time 36 hours per week
Salary: £46,208 + Benefits (2019 pay award pending, + London weighting may apply)
Location: flexible with preference for Historic England office, London – The Atrium Building, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA
Closing date: 29 April 2019
Interviews: 22 May 2019, London

In this new post in Historic England, you will identify current government priorities for civil society as they relate to heritage and identify current gaps in support for communities wanting a greater say over how their local heritage is managed. You will be ensuring that Historic England has a strategy and action plan for building heritage-related community capacity and engagement. You will also make sure Historic England is recognised as a significant player within community development and delivery.

You will have significant experience of strategic work relating to community development and sustainable heritage management. You will have a well-developed understanding of community asset transfer and how it can deliver positive heritage outcomes.

To apply please see the full details of the vacancy on the Historic England website, including the job description, and apply online by 29 April 2019.