The Secretary of State for Culture Media & Sport, Karen Bradley, has launched the Government’s UK Digital Strategy. The Strategy commits to a welcome ‘major enhancement and rationalisation’ of national and local heritage records as well as considering how the planning system can be made …

The Alliance has submitted evidence to the Procedure Committee of the House of Commons’ inquiry into the delegated powers likely to be claimed by the Government in its proposed Great Repeal Bill. We stated that existing levels of protection of the historic environment must be …

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Science Conservator to work within the School of Conservation.  This new role will be responsible for the integration of scientific practice and methodology and delivery of subject specialist curricula for units of study at FHEQ levels 6 …

We hope to appoint, through a tender process, either a consultancy, individual, individuals or company who are versed in heritage and business development who are willing to take on a part- time Directorship and part-time admin role with the potential for specific research projects either …

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity is seeking a Conservation Administrator with initiative and enthusiasm to join its Conservation Team which delivers and develops WMT’s conservation, advisory and grant-making activities. The post is full-time …

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials in the UK. The charity is seeking a Learning Officer with initiative, enthusiasm and experience to deliver our Learning Programme. The Programme educates young people about the history and importance of war memorials …

The Edward James Foundation is a charitable educational trust located on the 6,400 acre West Dean Estate in beautiful West Sussex countryside near Chichester, specialising in creative and applied arts. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic conservation professional to be the Subject …

Circa £26,658, Permanent Location: 10 Holliday St, Birmingham, B1 1TG Historic England is the Government`s adviser on the historic environment. One of our primary objectives is to save heritage assets which are at risk, for the benefit of present and future generations. Our local Heritage …

As mentioned at the start of this edition of Heritage Update the Alliance will be responding to the Housing White Paper to ensure that heritage issues are emphasised and more general plans do not inadvertently damage our sector.  You can read our initial reaction here. …

The Northern Powerhouse Strategy was launched by the Chancellor at the 2016 Autumn Statement. To support this the Government is undertaking a series of stakeholder engagements on the Northern Powerhouse to help it consider what more can be done to ‘unleash the North’s economic potential’. …

The ONS has published the December 2016 figures for overseas travel and tourism. Overseas residents made 9.2 million visits to the UK in the 3 months to December 2016. This was 6% higher than the same 3 months in 2015. The amount spent on these …

Theatres Trust [Alliance member] has announced that it is awarding six small capital grants to a range of theatres across the country from its UK Small Grants Scheme. Grants are awarded to: The Place Theatre, Bedford Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington Leatherhead Theatre Market Theatre, Ledbury …