Heritage Projects Officer

Habitats & Heritage is seeking a Heritage Project Officer to support the Heritage Project Manager. This is an exciting and varied role, which will help to secure the future of historic buildings at risk and will play a key role in increasing the number of people participating in local heritage.

The post holder will be inventive and enthusiastic about heritage, producing information and educational resources for diverse communities/ ages to raise awareness of local history and the sites we care for. You will devise and host events and site visits (such as Open House London) that allow people to engage with and experience the historic environment. You will recruit, manage, and oversee volunteers involved with Heritage Projects. You will work with local community and Friends groups to ensure local heritage is protected and well cared for. Raising funds from a range of sources (trusts and foundations/ private donors/ events) for both Heritage Projects and the wider charitable work of Habitats & Heritage will also be key element of the role.

Projects will be across South and West London, with a particular focus on London Boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow, Wandsworth, Merton, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and the Royal Borough of Kingston.

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Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to the Heritage Projects Manager, Stephen Fielding, by 12pm on the 19th April.

Interviews: 23rd April 2024.

Enquiries: email stephen.fielding@habitatsandheritage.org.uk