The Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill has today announced the appointment of Tamara Finkelstein as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Tamara is currently serving as the interim Permanent Secretary at Defra and was previously the department’s Director General …
Exceptional Heritage Professionals Receive Honours
The Queen’s Birthday Honours list was released over the weekend, detailing the 1,073 people who are being recognised for their outstanding achievements. This list includes several heritage professionals, to whom we extend our congratulations, including: Julie Kenny, CBE, Chairman of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust – …
Sponsor Our Heritage and The Creative Industries Report
The Heritage Alliance is currently putting together a project on the important role of heritage places and organisations in underpinning and supporting the creative industries. We held an informative and lively roundtable this week with a range of members. This project includes the publication of …
#HeritageChat – 20 June – Heritage and the High Street
The lates #HeritageChat was on the theme of Heritage and the High Street and took place on the 20th June, 13.00-14.00. This theme has been a focus of the Heritage 2020 Constructive Conservation and Sustainable Management group (find out more). The group has been looking …
British Council & Heritage Alliance Travel Grant Scheme – Open for Second Round of Applications
The Heritage Alliance, in partnership with the British Council, is offering a second round of travel grants for heritage professionals to develop mutually beneficial international projects and partnerships for their organisations. This welcome new scheme responds to one of the recommendations in the Heritage Alliance’s International …
National Heritage Training Group – Built Heritage Courses
The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) [Alliance member] is offering two free courses, thanks to funding from the B&CE Charitable Trust. The following courses will be taking place in Devon this July: The Repair and Maintenance of Traditional (Pre-1919) Buildings Level 3 NVQ, 10th – …
Chelsea Physic Garden, London – Living Collections Conservation Plan (LCCP) Tender Opportunity
Tender return date: 4pm on Friday 19 July 2019 Interviews: w/c 29 July and/or 5 August 2019 Chelsea Physic Garden (CPG) [Alliance member] has been awarded Development Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) towards restoration of its range of 1902 Foster & Pearson teak and cast-iron …
The National Trust – Head of Planning & Major Infrastructure
Salary: 65,000 pa Contract: Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw) Location: Swindon Deadline for application: 23rd Jun The National Trust are looking for a Head of Planning and Major Infrastructure to help them take a proactive and strategic approach to achieving their aims, working with conservation …
National Lottery Heritage Fund – Engagement Manager (England, Midlands & East)
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) Location: Flexible– within former East Midlands and former East of England part of Midlands & East area Reporting to: Senior Engagement Manager, Midlands & East Salary: £23,000 to £27,000 per annum The National Lottery Heritage Fund is …
Environment Trust – Chief Executive Officer
Environment Trust is a long established (1984) environment and heritage charity based in South West London. It acts locally to bring people together to conserve and enjoy the natural environment, green spaces and built heritage where they live. The organisation has evolved considerably in recent …
English Heritage – National Project Managers
English Heritage [Alliance member] is recruiting for new National Project Managers across various locations in England: Senior National Project Manager – York £48,000 – £51,000 depending on experience National Project Manager – Bristol, Cambridge, Guildford, London or Swindon £47,000 – £49,000 depending on experience (plus …
GEM Joins the Heritage Alliance
The Heritage Alliance is delighted to welcome GEM as our newest member. GEM: ‘the voice for heritage learning’ is for everyone interested in learning through museums and heritage. They support heritage organisations and education practitioners in developing and sharing best practice in heritage learning. The GEM team …