News and Sector Vacancies
This page allows you to explore the latest heritage sector news – including announcements from The Heritage Alliance and other sector organisations, and round-ups of the latest developments in government and Parliament. It also features the latest heritage vacancies, which are updated on a fortnightly basis.
Please note that this page is still under construction, and not all sections below are currently updated on a regular basis. However, we upload new Heritage Sector Vacancies every fortnight. Our free fortnightly sector digest Heritage Update offers a regular update of current news and events from across the heritage sector, and we recommend subscribing to that newsletter for the latest information.
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Heritage Sector Vacancies
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum – The Commonwealth Heritage Forum (CHF) is Seeking a Volunteer Finance Trustee
July 15, 2024This is an excellent opportunity to be actively involved in supporting the work of a dynamic heritage skills-focused charity with an international reach. The Finance Trustee must have the ability to communicate and explain financial info...
National Churches Trust – Cherish Support Officer (Scotland)
July 15, 2024NCT is hiring a Cherish Support Officer in Scotland to support their Cherish project. Are you passionate about helping churches near you to remain open and thrive? You could make a massive difference to churches, chapels and meeting hous...
Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site – Partnership Officer
July 15, 2024Based within the Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS) Coordination Unit, the Partnership Officer will work with local, regional and national stakeholders from across the renowned WHS. You will lead the WHS Coordination Unit’s...
The National Lottery Heritage Fund – Business Delivery Assistant
July 15, 2024The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s mission is to support and champion the UK’s heritage and demonstrate the transformative potential of National Lottery funding through delivering their new strategy Heritage 2033. They ensure that ...
Union Chapel – Facilities Manager
July 15, 2024Help maintain Union Chapel’s Grade I & II* listed buildings and keep their visitors and staff safe during a very busy period as they embark on Sunday School Hall building works. Responsible for supporting the Head of Conservation and B...
London Diocesan Fund – Invitation to Tender for a Framework Conservation Plan
July 15, 2024The London Diocesan Fund, on behalf of the City Deanery, invites proposals from qualified consultants to create a Framework Conservation Plan for an NLHF-funded project. The aim is to appoint an expert to assess the cultural, architectur...
News from The Heritage Alliance
Beyond the General Election: Heritage Manifesto Advocacy Toolkit
May 23, 2024After the conclusion of the UK General Election on 4 July 2024, we have refreshed our Advocacy Toolkit for engagement with the new parliament. The start of a new term of government and the summer recess period is an ideal time to engage ...
On The Brink: Heritage in the Cost of Living Crisis
May 15, 2024The Heritage Alliance has today published a new insight report exploring the impacts of the cost of living crisis on the sector. Following 18 months of data gathering, the research published today highlights how new challenges have...
The Heritage Alliance Appoints Carole Souter as New Chair of Trustees
May 2, 2024The Heritage Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of Carole Souter CBE as its new Chair of Trustees. Carole Souter CBE said: “I am delighted to be joining The Heritage Alliance at this crucial time for the sector. The impo...
Weald & Downland Living Museum – Museum Director
April 22, 2024The Weald & Downland Living Museum near Chichester showcases 900 years of vernacular architecture and rural life. The Museum welcomes over 130,000 visitors a year and delivers educational programmes, including two MA courses in partnersh...
Join THA as Membership and Event Coordinator
April 5, 2024An exciting opportunity to join the Heritage Alliance – the voice for England’s independent heritage sector! 🏛️ The Heritage Alliance is seeking an experienced and talented Membership and Event Coordinator to join our team. In this ...
Join THA as Office Manager
March 27, 2024Do you want to work at the heart of heritage and help to secure its future? The Heritage Alliance is looking for a part-time Office Manager for its small friendly office based in Ludgate Hill. This is an excellent opportunity for someone...
Heritage Sector News
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum – The Commonwealth Heritage Forum (CHF) is Seeking a Volunteer Finance Trustee
This is an excellent opportunity to be actively involved in supporting the work of a dynamic heritage skills-focused charity with an international reach. The Finance Trustee must have the ability to communicate and explain financial info...
Union Chapel – Facilities Manager
Help maintain Union Chapel’s Grade I & II* listed buildings and keep their visitors and staff safe during a very busy period as they embark on Sunday School Hall building works. Responsible for supporting the Head of Conservation and B...
London Diocesan Fund – Invitation to Tender for a Framework Conservation Plan
The London Diocesan Fund, on behalf of the City Deanery, invites proposals from qualified consultants to create a Framework Conservation Plan for an NLHF-funded project. The aim is to appoint an expert to assess the cultural, architectur...
Churches Conservation Trust – National Office Administrator (MAT Cover)
The National Office Administrator will support the organisation from the National Office. The role will initially be based in the temporary office space in Northampton, moving to the new National Head Office in Northampton on opening, ex...
St. Mary le Strand – Interpretation Planner
Please see the link for more information about the role and how to apply here. Location: LondonSalary: £70,000 – Zero HourClosing date: 12 July...
St. Mary le Strand – Evaluation Consultant
More information about the role and how to apply can be found at the link here. Location: LondonSalary: £47,000 – Zero HourClosing date: 12 July...
Government News
The Spring Budget 2024: Our Analysis for the Heritage Sector
March 14, 2024Our briefing paper provides analysis of the most significant announcements from the Spring Budget 2024 for the UK heritage sector: from tax relief for museums, galleries, theatres, and orchestras; to investment plans for the cultural...
The King’s Speech 2023: Our analysis for the Heritage Sector
November 7, 2023King Charles III gave his first King’s Speech as the reigning monarch on Tuesday 7th November 2023. He had previously delivered the Queen’s Speech in May 2022, on behalf of his mother. This was Rishi Sunak’s first State Opening sin...
DLUHC Announces Long Term Plan for Housing
July 24, 2023We break down the new planning announcement and examine what it could mean for heritage Today the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, set out plans for regeneration, ...
Machinery of Government Change – 07.02.23
February 7, 2023Today (Tuesday 7th February), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a Machinery of Government Change including the creation of a new government department focused on energy security. As a result, the King has approved the creation of four...
Heritage Professionals Recognised in 2023 New Year’s Honours
January 4, 2023Many heritage and cultural professionals have once again been recognised for their significant contributions to the sector through New Year’s Honours. The full list published by the Cabinet Office on 30 December 2022 can be found here....
Autumn Statement 2022 – Our Summary for Heritage
November 17, 2022The Heritage Alliance’s summary of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, delivered 17 November 2022. Today (Thursday 17th November), the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced the Government’s Autumn budget, their plan for stabilising the...
Parliamentary News
Debate on DCMS Spending
March 11, 2021Yesterday, there was a debate in the House of Commons on DCMS spending. You can read the full debate here. There was agreement that the budget had brought some welcome initiatives and that the Culture Recovery Fund was to be welcomed,...
Environment Bill
January 29, 2021The Environment Bill was due to have its report stage and third reading this Tuesday, but the government announced that the bill will again be delayed. It is now expected to return early in the next Parliamentary session and become law “...
Environment Bill
January 8, 2021The Environment Bill is scheduled to report to the House of Commons on 2 December 2020. We continue to advocate for some small changes to the legislations to include the historic environment in the provisions for the Bill. You can see ou...
Research Paper on the Impact of COVID on Diversity in the Creative Industries’
January 8, 2021The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity and the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre have jointly released a paper looking at the impact of the pandemic on diversity in the creative sector. The research involve...
Fisheries Bill Receives Royal Assent
January 8, 2021Last week, the Fisheries Bill received Royal Assent after 10 months in Parliament. The Fisheries Act 2020 gives the UK full control of its fishing waters for the first time since 1973. The Alliance is pleased the new Fisheries Act incl...
Heritage Alliance Members Discussed the future Environment Bill with DEFRA
October 14, 2019Members of the Heritage Alliance’s Rural Heritage Advocacy Group (RHAG), alongside members of DCMS, met with DEFRA to discuss concerns about the exclusion of heritage from the remit of the draft Environment Bill, as outlined in our paper...