The Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is seeking an outstanding person to manage the Forum and its Steering Group. HEF is a Historic England-funded project delivered on behalf of the wider sector by the Heritage Alliance, the heritage sector’s umbrella organisation and advocacy body. You can …
Portrait of a Newsletter: Celebrating 500 Issues of Heritage Update
Max Clark, Communications Manager When I first started in my position as Communications Manager here at the Heritage Alliance, I knew I’d be taking over the task of writing and editing Heritage Update but I wasn’t aware of this newsletter’s long history. The 500th Issue …
Heritage Manifesto Advocacy Toolkit
Ahead of the next UK general election, we recently published our Heritage Manifesto 2023. It illustrates how heritage can provide solutions to a range of public policy challenges and outlines our vision for the sector under the next government. We’re grateful to everyone who has already shared …
Heritage Sector Calls for All Political Parties to Put the Past at the Heart of Their Plans for the Future
New Heritage Manifesto includes VAT cuts on repair, disincentives for demolition and a new National Retrofit Strategy to meet net zero Ahead of the next UK general election, we have published our 2023 Heritage Manifesto demonstrating how heritage provides solutions to a range of public …
Reflections on the Cost-of-Living Project – Lava Ali
In September, my kickstart as Advocacy & Communications Assistant with the Alliance came to an end. A week later, I was offered the position of managing the new Cost-of-Living Project. After saying all my goodbyes to the lovely team, I found myself back at the …
The Heritage Alliance — Treasurer
Are you passionate about our diverse cultural and natural heritage and the forward-facing role it could play in enriching places and communities for everyone? Do you have a keen mind for finance, budgets, and accounting? The Heritage Alliance is looking for a qualified accountant with …
Heritage Day 2023: Reflections & Resources; 20 Years of The Heritage Alliance
The sector gathered to gain skills, knowledge, and future scoping Our Heritage Day 2023, two-part conference, held on the March 1st and 2nd, brought together heritage leaders, professionals, and volunteers from around the country to connect and celebrate the Heritage sector. This year’s event was …
Pam Alexander OBE: Heritage Alliance Chair from 4 November 2021 – 7 April 2023
The Heritage Alliance joins friends and colleagues of Pam Alexander in mourning her sad passing on Friday 7 April. Our Chair since November 2021, Pam had a distinguished career within the civil service, planning and heritage. She was passionate about connecting these spheres and championing …
Machinery of Government Change – 07.02.23
Today (Tuesday 7th February), Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a Machinery of Government Change including the creation of a new government department focused on energy security. As a result, the King has approved the creation of four new government departments: Department for Energy Security and …
Vacancy: Communications Manager – The Heritage Alliance
Are you looking to make a positive change for the heritage sector? Are you an enthusiastic and persuasive communicator who can engage and influence through various channels? Come and work at The Heritage Alliance! Permanent contract, full time role Salary – £28,000 pa Holiday – …
Government Announces New Energy Support for Businesses
The Heritage Alliance summary of the Government’s Energy Bills Discount Scheme and what it means for the sector. 10 January 2023 Yesterday, Monday 9th January, the Chancellor announced the “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” to support UK businesses, charities and the public sector with their energy …
Heritage Day 2023 – Book your place!
All are invited to join us for Heritage Day 2023 – a collective celebration of heritage, which will once again bring together leading voices from across our membership and the wider heritage sector. This year, Heritage Day is in two parts – 1st & 2nd March …