Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for an Interpretation Curator to join our team, with a focus on the South and East. The role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary from £37,863 , depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
As Interpretation Curator (South and East) you will lead the development and delivery of innovative interpretation that connects people with places, stories, and perspectives.
This includes creating permanent, seasonal, and significant exhibits across various platforms such as exhibitions, immersive experiences, signage, and self-guided activities. You will often lead project teams, collaborate with experts and individuals with lived experience, and commission designers to create engaging content, while supporting territory colleagues in the production of their own interpretation for public benefit.
To be considered as an Interpretation Curator, you'll need:
Experience of leading the creative development, planning and implementation of innovative audience-focused interpretation schemes
Experience of interpreting and communicating difficult or sensitive subjects appropriately.
Experience of stakeholder management and partnership working
Experience of leading multi-disciplinary project teams
Experience of briefing and managing designers, artists, and other contractors
Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 12th or 15th September on MS Teams.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact David Thomas, Senior Interpretation Manager, on david.thomas@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.