Last Friday, Lizzie Glithero-West FSA, Chief Executive of the Heritage Alliance, and Silke Pillnger, Director of EU Arts from the British Council, chaired a webinar ‘What role can Heritage play in the future of the cultural sector post-Brexit’. Thank you to all involved for your …
Queen’s Speech 2017
The Queen’s speech has set out the Government’s priorities for the next two years. As expected, Brexit dominates the political timetable (read our Brexit Briefing here) with numerous bills to bring this about, including repeal and agriculture bills. The Government states that it has had …
Heritage Alliance welcomes Ministers following General Election
Following the General Election Loyd Grossman, Chairman of the Heritage Alliance, has written to ministers to congratulate them on their appointment or re-appointment enclosing a copy of our Heritage Manifesto 2017. The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has been re-appointed Secretary of State for Culture, …
National Trust: Internship Role Programming
Programming is at the heart of bringing properties to life and this role gives you the opportunity to experience that first hand. The Chartwell portfolio, made up of Chartwell, Emmetts Garden, Quebec House and West Kent Countryside is a busy and exciting group of properties, …
Heritage Open Days: Admin and Media/PR volunteer
– Interview: 6 July (TBC) / Start w/c: 10 June – Location: 20 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH – P/T for 2 months; 2-3 days/wk (Days can be arranged flexibly but will include evening of 18th July for the national launch) – Expenses: Lunch and …
Council for British Archaeology (CBA): Chair of Trustees and Trustees
The CBA, based in York, is a UK-wide educational charity working to involve people in archaeology and promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment. The charity is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees from November 2017. Closing date for nominations: Friday …
ICON: Digital Content Officer
Location: Icon’s main office, London Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week over 2 days Salary: Pro-rata to £25,000 per annum plus 6% pension contribution Icon is recruiting a part-time Digital Content Officer to support the ongoing implementation of Icon’s digital outreach strategies. Icon’s mission is …
National Trust: Visitor Experience Manager
£32,016 pa Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw) Buckingham Ref: IRC53594 We are currently looking for an experienced Visitor Experience Manager to join us here at our outdoors focused portfolio of Stowe, Aylesbury Vale, and Claydon House in Buckinghamshire. You’ll be responsible for helping to set …
Open consultations
These consultations are currently open: 30 June 2017 – VAT review (Office for Tax Simplification) 5:30pm 5 July 2017 – Preserving the free use of public parks The Heritage Alliance will share its responses to consultations in due course. Members are invited to share views …
Jewish Heritage Days: 3rd – 17th September 2017
Jewish Heritage Days are taking place all over the country as part of the European Days of Jewish Culture. Selected synagogues and Jewish historic sites are open to the general public and related events including guided walks, lectures and exhibitions are taking place.
Festival of Archaeology
The Festival of Archaeology,15th – 30th July, co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) [Alliance member], gives everyone the chance to find out more about archaeology and have the opportunity to get involved. Whatever you are planning to do, your involvement makes this the …
Museums, Members and Friends: A harmonious relationship?
The BAFM One Day Conference & AGM will be held on Saturday 30th September 2017 at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, London WC2. The theme is Museums, Members and Friends: A harmonious relationship? The day will explore the relationships between Museums and their Friends’ organisations, …