We're the organisation that looks after England's most important buildings and monuments, making sure our country's amazing history is available for everyone to enjoy. From world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, Roman forts to a Cold War bunker, we bring the history of England to life.
We are looking for a Community Engagement Assistant to join our team on a fixed term, part time basis, working 21.6 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary £22,358 pro-rata
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Training and shadowing opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to 6 friends / family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere where everyone from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs will be supported
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music or history events
This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to kick-start their career in community engagement within heritage settings. Whether you're just starting out or exploring a new direction, this role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience while being part of an exciting project that brings history and nature together. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, including Community Organisers from Kent Wildlife Trust, Engagement Managers from the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, and English Heritage colleagues, as well as freelancers and community organisations. It's a chance to learn, grow, and make a real difference by helping connect local communities to the incredible history and natural beauty of Dover's chalk grasslands.
What's more, as part of our charity bringing history to life, you'll be supported and encouraged to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference to the way England's rich past is experienced.
As our Community Engagement Assistant you will as our Community Engagement Assistant, you will help plan, deliver, and evaluate activities that connect local communities with the natural and built heritage of the Western Heights and chalk grasslands in Dover.
You will work closely with partner organisations and the local community to support the delivery of the Reaching Greater Heights project engagement plan, contributing to co-creation projects and events that bring the story of the chalk grasslands to life. You will also play a key role in gathering and analysing feedback to ensure activities are impactful and inclusive.
To be considered for the role of Community Engagement Assistant, you will need:
- Some experience in public-facing roles (paid or voluntary) that demonstrate transferable skills, particularly engaging and communicating with people.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit different audiences.
- The ability to work well with others across projects and teams, planning and staying organised to meet goals.
- A friendly, professional attitude with enthusiasm for developing a career in community engagement.
- Confidence (with support) to engage positively with challenging opinions and build skills in public speaking.
Find out more about us and what we do here, -us/ here. Meet some of our People and hear about why they enjoy working with us here
Everyone is welcome at English Heritage. We are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage. By joining us, you will be part of a charity that is already on an exciting journey to tell everyone's story with an inclusive working atmosphere where everyone from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs will be supported. To support this work, we have a number of EDI networks that you can join as either a member or ally. These networks include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Specific Issues.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to talk to us about this role before you apply, e.g. regarding workplace adjustments, working patterns, please contact Hannah West, Community Engagement Coordinator, on Hannah.West@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 3rd February 2025 at Dover Castle or via Microsoft Teams.