Dr Michael Lewis, Head of Portable Antiquities & Treasure at the British Museum, has written for the DCMS blog to mark the 20th anniversary of the Treasure Act 1996, which became law on 24 September 1997.
Museums and galleries monthly visits
In October 2017 there were a total of 4.0 million visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries. This is a decrease of 9.3% (413,000 visits) compared with October 2016.
Museums and galleries encouraged to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2018
Looking ahead to Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2018 on 27 January, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) has produced free guides and resources to inspire museums and galleries to organise events and activities to mark HMD. More than 7,700 local activities took place around the UK …
Heritage organisations sought for positive action training scheme
Historic England is inviting heritage sector organisations to participate in a scheme to increase the diversity of the heritage workforce. The scheme is aimed at undergraduates or very recent graduates who identify as having Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic Heritage. More information can be found …
Improving Assisted Travel on Railways
The Office for Road and Rail is consulting on improving assisted travel arrangements provided by train operators. Specifically, they are seeking views on how passenger awareness of Assisted Travel might be increased. what action could be taken to improve the reliability of assistance for passengers. how training …
The Architectural Heritage Fund – Trustee Vacancies
Vacancy: Trustee (three positions, including Scotland and Northern Ireland representatives) Salary: Voluntary and unremunerated (reasonable expenses are reimbursed) Duration: 1 or 2 terms (3 or 6 years) Application: Please submit a CV and cover letter (up to 2 pages) and send to Matthew McKeague, Chief …
Church of England: Church Buildings Adviser
Salary: £33,441 Location: Clifton Moor, York This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing church buildings. Our churches range from the modest to the internationally important. Over 50 percent are Grade I or II* listed, from the tiny but …
Paddington Development Trust (St Mary Magdalene’s redevelopment project) – Project Support Officer
0.6 FTE (21 hours per week), fixed term (15 months, possibly extending), salary £25,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE) PDT seek an organised and flexible individual with proven administration skills, and a strong interest in arts and heritage, to help deliver the community and heritage programme …
Tender opportunity: Careers in Heritage Science: opportunities and constraints
The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) is looking to commission research into pathways into postgraduate training and careers in heritage science. The Careers in Heritage Science project aims to provide insight into why students choose whether or not to pursue post-graduate training and careers in …
SAVE – full-time conservation officer
SAVE is seeking a full-time conservation officer to join the team, based in Clerkenwell. The conservation adviser role involves liaising with local groups, conservation officers and other heritage bodies, commenting on planning applications, as well as mounting campaigns to save threatened buildings at risk of …
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation -Sales Manager
£32,000 Full or part-time West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is a growing and internationally recognised College with a rich heritage of creativity. A new opportunity exists for an experienced sales person to further develop and manage our sales function. This is a wide-ranging …
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation Product and Enterprise Manager
£30,000 Full time West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is a growing and internationally recognised College located on the 6,400 acre West Dean Estate in beautiful West Sussex countryside near Chichester, specialising in creative and applied arts. As well as being a respected educational …