Jobs for the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector

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The role:
Working closely with our Senior People Advisor and People Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a full-time role, mainly based on-site at Shakespeare’s Globe with the flexibility to work remotely two days a week.

You'll be a go-to person for both employees and managers, offering friendly, coaching-style support on everything from day-to-day queries to more complex employee relations matters. You’ll also take the lead (or lend a hand) with ER cases, make sure our employee records are accurate and up-to-date, and help deliver internal training.

Beyond the day-to-day, you’ll have the chance to get involved in wider initiatives around wellbeing, inclusion, and organisational development, helping us create a great place to work.

The skills:
The ideal candidate will have some experience working in the human resources function in any capacity with an eye for detail, and organisation. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with others, with good written and verbal communication skills. The person in post will enjoy following tasks through, have the ability to manage their time efficiently and adapt a proactive approach to working. This role suits an individual with an existing career in the HR field or has an interest in exploring a career in HR.

The team:
At Shakespeare’s Globe, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do-on stage, behind the scenes, and beyond. Our People & Culture team is here to create an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and bring their best to this unique and vibrant space.

From bringing our People Strategy to life to making sure everyone gets paid on time (very important!), we keep things running smoothly while championing equity, belonging, and wellbeing. We’re not just about policies and processes-we’re about people. We collaborate across the Globe to design and deliver high-impact initiatives that help our incredible teams flourish.

If you’re passionate about making workplaces extraordinary, love working in a creative or enjoy being the structure behind the creativity, and ever-evolving environment, and want to help shape the future of this iconic space, we’d love to have you on board!

Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

Benefits:

• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.

To apply:
Please download the job description from our main jobs page. To apply, please complete the online application form by 10am on Monday 15th September 2025.

We regret that because of the high volume of anticipated applications, we may be unable to contact unsuccessful candidates. 

Please note that we may close this advert early, once a certain number of applications have been received.

The Head of Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and operations of the organization. This role requires a strong leader with proven expertise in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and compliance. The Head of Finance will play a critical role in driving sustainable growth, improving profitability, and ensuring sound financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s vision, goals, and growth objectives.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.

• Provide insights and recommendations to support long-term decision-making and business development.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, statements, and regulatory filings.

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and benchmarks, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Risk & Compliance

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and credit exposures.

Operational Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance.

• Oversee treasury, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and procurement functions.

• Drive process improvements, automation, and use of financial systems to enhance efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, investors, and regulators.

• Support fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and investment initiatives as required.

• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable way to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional finance qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CFA) strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

• Proven track record in financial strategy, planning, and execution within a growing or complex organization.

• Strong understanding of corporate finance, tax, compliance, and risk management.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive business performance.

• Experience in charity sector an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Strong technical proficiency with financial systems and data analysis tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing organization.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

This role will support the delivery of operational efficiencies and process improvements throughout the NT and reporting for external stakeholders such as ACE

The Business Operations and Support Project Lead will support the delivery of projects across the National Theatre to optimise cross organisational working including improving processes and efficiencies.  This role is crucial in supporting key sustainability objectives within the Entertain and Inspire Strategy.

They will be responsible for the leading the delivery of strategic projects that will enhance operational efficiencies across various business operations functions, including Finance, IT, and People. This includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects assigned to the Business Operations and Support team.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Demonstrable experience in a similar operational role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience managing projects from conception to completion
• Strong excel skills with ability to analyse data (eg pivot tables, linking data sets and look ups) and create reports that include charts and graphs
• Proficient in Office 365 products including Forms, Booking, PowerBI and Power Automate

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 14th September 2025 at 11:59pm

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

Our Health and Safety Officer will help us embed, maintain, and develop high standards of Health and Safety, across CCT’s estate and its people. They will work closely with our small Health and Safety Team to create, implement, and establish our Health and Safety policies and procedures, in accordance with current legislation. They will advocate for, and set an example around, best practice in Health and Safety.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Thursday 11th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in, Bristol, on Tuesday 23rd September. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail; a world-leading maritime heritage destination.  Committed to delivering exceptional experiences to all visitors, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a welcoming environment that engages and inspires diverse audiences.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, is the leading example of a mixed-use heritage estate, delivering outstanding preservation, an award-winning independent museum, commercial estate, Higher Education campus, leading film location and residential community.

As a registered charity, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust employs over 140 staff and 300 volunteers, people are at the heart of our Dockyard community.  Our culture strives for excellence across the board and our team are hugely passionate and engaged in all aspects of our work.  From historic building preservation through the diverse re-use of our historic estate, to engaging the widest possible audiences in learning about the significance and history of the former Royal Dockyard; The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a workplace like no other.

Admiral Lord Nelson once said:

“It is the custom, and a very bad one, for the English never to tell their own story.”

At The Historic Dockyard Chatham we are changing that. We have a significant story to tell, one that spans four centuries and extends to all corners of the world. It’s a story of heroes and legends, fierce loyalties and bold innovation, tragic loss, and triumphant recoveries. And now, we’re inviting you to be part of that story.

Set within an 80-acre mixed-use estate, the Historic Dockyard is home to a vibrant community including commercial, creative, residential and educational. As we move forward with our bold new 10-year strategy, we are on an exciting journey to position ourselves as a world-leading maritime heritage destination, putting audiences at the heart of everything we do.

The Role
We are seeking a Marketing Executive (Commercial) to help us deliver this vision, driving impactful marketing and communications campaigns that support our commercial ambitions, grow engagement and strengthen our long-term sustainability.  This role will deliver multi-channel campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and support commercial revenue across areas such as venue hire, weddings, groups, film location hire, tenancy, and Master Ropemakers Ltd. A key part of the role will be supporting the re-launch of Commissioner’s House, our flagship hospitality venue, reopening in 2026.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with your marketing colleagues, you will create and manage content, update commercial website pages, deliver targeted email campaigns, support social media and advertising activity, and coordinate photography/videography projects. You will also collaborate across departments to promote a wide range of commercial services and contribute to the Trust’s long-term strategic objectives. 

About You
You will bring experience in marketing and campaign delivery, with strong marketing skills and the ability to create engaging, audience-focused content. Highly organised and creative, you will be confident managing multiple projects, maintaining attention to detail, and working both independently and as part of a team. An interest in heritage, culture, or hospitality would be an advantage, alongside a proactive approach and the ability to make a measurable impac

Overall purpose of the role

To lead the development of a regular giving and legacy programme at the AHF, and to support the Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO in development and management of a major gifts programme during the AHF’s 50th Anniversary campaign, with possibility for continued role thereafter. The post holder will be responsible for developing systems to monitor and increase the number of regular and legacy donors to the AHF, including stewardship opportunities, and will assist in prospect research, qualifying, cultivating, and stewarding major donors.

2 Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO on development and delivery of the anniversary programme of activities, with particular focus on research to identify potential invitees to and engaging attendees at and after campaign launch and closure events, exhibition launches in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London, and an industry-facing conference in London.
    
2. Develop and manage a legacy programme for the AHF including stewardship activities; develop and manage a personal portfolio of legacy donors, including making asks of existing regular supporters to consider legacies and development and drafting of legacy proposals and contracts.
    
3. Develop and manage a programme of higher-level regular giving (over £500 per annum), including stewardship activities and making asks of regular supporters to increase their giving.
    
4. Support the Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO, and CEO, with identification and management of a growing portfolio of major gift prospects, including supporting major gifts asks and helping Director of Programmes/Deputy CEO and CEO with ongoing cultivation and stewardship of major donors.
    
5. Lead on managing the AHF’s donor database, Beacon, ensuring the data is up to date with giving from Charities Aid Foundation and other external gifts, that fundraising activity is appropriately recorded on the database, and that our records are fully compliant with data protection legislation.
    
6. Work closely with the Communications Office and consultants supporting the AHF’s 50th Anniversary campaign, with an eye on developing and maximising opportunities to introduce the AHF to new potential supporters and to bolster our key messaging with those already known to us. As part of this work, sit as Secretary of the AHF Communications and Anniversary subcommittee of our Board.
    
7. Develop and maintain a reporting structure to keep AHF SMT and Board up to date with fundraising activity and opportunities.
    
8. Responsible for maintaining the AHF’s log relating to Donor Due Diligence and assisting the Director of Programmes & Deputy CEO with maintaining appropriate policies related to fundraising, including those associated with donor due diligence.
    
9. Contribute to the development and delivery of new ways of working at the AHF that will see our organisation build and maintain greater philanthropic fundraising success, including bringing examples of best practice from other charities. Assist with other tasks and activities as required, particularly those activities and processes that support the wider engagement of potential supporters with the AHF’s work.

3 Person specification

Essential

• At least five years of experience in fundraising at a charity or educational institution, including at least three years of front-line engagement with supporters;
• Knowledgeable about the processes and legislation surrounding UK fundraising, including data protection and
• A pro-active leader, with demonstrably excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills;
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, and both verbal and written communication skills;
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and target-orientated; able to work effectively on own initiative, set appropriate priorities, delegate where appropriate and meet deadlines;
• A confident and engaging presenter and speaker;
• Demonstrable ability in problem solving in response to challenges posed;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a track record of collaborative work with external partners;
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the AHF’s mission – to help deliver a sustainable future for historic buildings throughout the UK through community enterprise;
• Strong numeric and financial skills; and
• A commitment to achieving beneficial social outcomes through heritage.

Desirable

• Experience working in a heritage-related charity.
• Experience building or managing legacy programmes.

Chief Executive Officer - NAFAS
Location: London (hybrid – 3 days per week at office in the City)
Salary: circa £65,000
Contract: permanent, full-time

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most cherished floral communities into a bold, new era?

The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) is a membership organisation and charity that has been enriching lives with flowers since 1959. With 30,000 members in 21 Areas, we unite amateur and professional florists, demonstrators, judges and teachers under one blooming banner. From gold-medal exhibits at Chelsea to county flower festivals, our mission, “Sharing the creative use of flowers through education, to bring joy and inspiration to all”, is at the heart of everything we do.

As our next CEO, you will:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver a strategy that will define the future of NAFAS.
• Governance & Finance: Provide strategic oversight of governance frameworks and financial operations, ensuring compliance, sound budgeting and transparent reporting.
• Operational Excellence: Strengthen organisational capacity through targeted recruitment and by further refining process to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on manual effort.
• Membership & Education: Develop and roll out membership growth initiatives and a broad range of educational offerings to engage and inspire participants of all ages.
• Communications & Partnerships: Elevate communications strategies and cultivate strategic alliances to expand reach, bolster reputation and drive collaborative opportunities.

Who you are

• A seasoned senior leader, ideally CEO level, ideally in a membership organisation.
• Skilled in strategic planning, governance and P&L ownership.
• A confident boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff and volunteers alike.
• A hands-on, approachable team-player who balances respect for cherished traditions with appetite for innovation.
• (Desirable) A passion for flowers or creative arts, and digital marketing savvy.

Why NAFAS?

• Lead a specialist organisation with a £3.5 million reserve and a history of galvanising floral creativity.
• Work alongside a dedicated HQ team and hundreds of committed volunteers.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working and the excitement of national flower shows.
• Make your mark by ensuring our legacy flourishes for generations to come.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply now button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 1st September 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Our client's vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive arts museums for the UK and the world. Our client's Future Fund will raise an endowment of £150million by 2030 and has already raised £43million from the recent 25th anniversary.  To deliver this campaign requires great collaboration and brilliant development professionals, including this Senior Strategic Projects Manager.

This role is offered on a maternity cover for c. 10-12 months with a start date no later than October 2025.

The Senior Strategic Projects Manager will implement successful strategies for strategic fundraising projects and campaigns. Reporting to the Director of Development and working with the Major Gifts, Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships teams, you will be responsible for supporting solicitation campaigns of principal gifts and ensuring delivery of first-class stewardship of donors. The Senior Manager will also evaluate project strategy, approach and outcomes and facilitate relationships with senior colleagues and key volunteers to access new prospect networks.

The selected candidate will have a personal track record in fundraising and ideally working with senior colleagues to secure significant gifts of £500,000 or more. You will have demonstrable success in stewardship and a successful track record of developing and maintaining a network of contacts. Ideally, the best person for this job will have proven experience of managing complex and nuanced donor relationships which require a bespoke approach and a high level of judgment.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      

 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.  

This is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months to provide cover while the current postholder is seconded to another role within LSE.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. Based in the heart of London with a global reach, we develop the people and ideas that shape the world. The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) is integral to LSE’s capacity to realise our strategic direction through engaging with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, organisations, and the wider community to increase philanthropic income for agreed School priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success of LSE’s ambitious Shaping the World Campaign, which aims to raise £750m and secure 300,000 volunteering hours by 2030.

The Senior Fundraising Support & Services Manager will lead a team of two Fundraising Support Executives, providing pre-award support to income-generating teams in the UK, USA and internationally. The postholder will oversee the structuring, costing, and management of proposals and funding agreements, lead pledge administration and philanthropic scholarship processes, and improve operational processes. They will also represent the team on LSE’s CRM replacement project, ensuring that system design and implementation meets operational and compliance needs.

The successful candidate will have:

· Experience leading fundraising or advancement operations within higher education, not-for-profit, or a comparable complex organisation.

· Thorough knowledge of UK and international fundraising practices, including tax-efficient giving.

· Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing staff, and the ability to resolve complex problems and make autonomous decisions.

· Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the apply button. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 14 September 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in person during w/c 22 September 2025.

I am urgently seeking an experienced Interim Reward and Employee Relations Manager on a 12-month fixed term salaried contract for my renowned client in the civil service / culture sector, based in London 2 days per week with 3 days remote. The role will pay a salary of £42,179 to £48,000 per year depending upon experience and you will be required to work on Mondays and Fridays to provide cover for other staff in the team.

There will be a requirement to travel to their other office in Yorkshire now and again (expenses will be paid).

Reporting to the Head of Pay, Policy & People Relations, the ideal candidate will be available immediately or at short notice and :-

- Have experience of Reward and Reward Projects, including pay modelling and equal pay ad gender pay gap modelling etc

- Have significant Employee Relations experience preferably in the Civil Service, Local Government on NHS sectors dealing with complex casework

- Have experience of writing and updating policy

- Have experience of working in a heavily unionised environment and negotiating / consulting with Trade Unions on the above

The successful candidate will require a DBS check to be carried out before being able to start.

If you have the required skills and experience and you are available at short notice, please apply now by submitting your up to date CV and contact details.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for an Email Marketing Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £33,666 - £37,176 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a creative wordsmith with content creation and email marketing experience to join our inspiring and mission-led organisation.

Working in the heart of London’s most iconic green spaces, you’ll have the chance to craft email campaigns that feel like guided walks through Hyde Park at dawn or Richmond Park in autumn – transporting readers while strengthening their connection to our cause.

From hybrid working and a beautiful Hyde Park base to flexible benefits and support, this role offers a working environment as refreshing as dew on the grassy expanses of the Regent’s Park or a cool summer drink at the Serpentine Bar, giving you the space, support, and inspiration to do your best work.

Don’t miss your chance to combine your email marketing skills with a mission that matters – apply today and help protect and promote some of London’s most treasured spaces.

The Role

As an Email Marketing Officer, you’ll be the voice that lands in inboxes and sparks curiosity, connection, and clicks, leading our email marketing activity.

Crafting compelling, audience-first communications, you’ll celebrate our mission, inspire engagement, and bring the parks’ stories to life.

You’ll be part storyteller, part strategist, unearthing great stories from across the organisation, turning monthly themes into engaging copy, and curating content that makes readers feel they’re walking through the parks themselves.

Alongside content creation, you’ll segment subscriber lists, analyse performance, and use insights to shape future campaigns that deepen supporter connections.

Additionally, you will:

• Plan and deliver both regular newsletters and ad hoc campaigns
• Manage email scheduling, deliverability, and troubleshooting in Dotdigital
• Provide training and support to teams on email best practice and platform use
• Optimise campaigns through testing, audience segmentation, and user journey improvements
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and accessibility standards

About You

To be considered as an Email Marketing Officer, you will need:

• Proven experience in creating content for email, newsletters, blogs or journalism-style communications
• Experience working with email marketing platforms like Dotdigital, Mailchimp or similar
• Experience increasing subscribers' engagement via e-comms, measured against clear key performance indicators
• A strong understanding of email platforms and automation tools with good knowledge of GDPR and email compliance standards
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills
• Strong analytical skills

Other organisations may call this role Communications Officer, Communication & Engagement Officer, Email Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing & Content Executive, Marketing Officer, or Marketing Co-ordinator.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on us supporting communities around our churches caring for, opening, using and raising money for them. The Lead Local Community Officer will play the prime role in ensuring that local people are engaged, recruited, trained and supported.

The Lead Local Community Officer will lead the regional team of Local Community Officers to support, recruit, liaise with and develop volunteer and community supporters to care, open, use and raise money for the CCT’s collection of historic churches.

They will head the Church Planning process for the region, ensuring every church maintains and develops their co-created Church Plan.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Friday 12th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

 As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Do you have a flair for telling stories and bringing engaging content to life?

This is a hands-on role where you’ll create dynamic, multi-channel content that inspires, informs, and grows our audiences, helping us share the stories of Brunel’s iconic ship, the Brunel Institute, and the wider SS Great Britain Trust.

From capturing unique video content and reels to delivering bold campaigns, you’ll help us reach ambitious engagement and visitor targets.

What you’ll do

• Plan, create, and schedule engaging content for our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) and website, in line with our brand voice.
• Produce, capture, edit and publish high-quality photography, video, and copy, including short-form video, blogs, news articles, and event listings.
• Organise photography and filming shoots with external creatives to generate original content for our channels.
• Work with colleagues across the Trust to identify great stories and opportunities for rich multimedia content.
• Drive forward growth across all social media channels, delivering a new content strategy that increases reach and engagement while communicating our key messages and tone of voice.
• Act as the point of contact for in-house PR and manage press inboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Support press and PR activity, including arranging interviews and escorting media/guests on site and organising press and influencer events.
• Use social media listening and analytics tools to monitor conversations, measure performance, and recommend improvements.
• Support the Digital Marketing Manager and Marketing & Campaigns Manager to deliver comprehensive and creative campaign strategies.
• Support paid advertising campaigns and influencer engagement.
• Coordinate with external agencies and freelancers for photography, filming and
  design projects.
• Keep up to date with emerging digital trends and best practice in the heritage, attractions and museum sectors.
• Regularly report on KPIS through monthly dashboards.

What you’ll bring

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong digital content creation skills (photography, video, copywriting, design).
• Proficiency in editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of social media strategy, analytics, and SEO best practice.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle
  multiple projects.
•  A collaborative, audience-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience

• At least one year’s experience in a marketing, digital content or social media role (in-house or freelance).
• Proven experience producing engaging content for a range of platforms.
• Experience working with different stakeholders, managing deadlines, and delivering to brand guidelines.
• Experience with content scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite) and analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics).

Why join us?

At Brunel’s SS Great Britain you’ll be part of a passionate and creative team working in one of the UK’s most inspiring visitor attractions. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how our audiences connect with our stories, collections, and experiences, all while developing your own skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We seek a highly capable Membership and Office Administrator to support the work of the Society’s professional Office based at University College London.

The role will focus primarily on supporting and communicating with the Society’s extensive membership, which largely comprises practising historians in higher education and other sectors, as well as prospective members, applicants for the Society’s extensive research funding programme, and members of the public.

The role holder will report to the Membership and Programmes Manager and will also assist in the running of the Society’s research funding schemes. This is a hybrid position which supports home / remote working as the predominant model. As part of a small Office team, the post holder will in addition assist with the administration and efficient running of the Office on a daily basis. The Society offers an employer contributor pension of 12% and a friendly, supportive and highly professional working environment.

The Royal Historical Society is the UK’s foremost learned society and membership organisation for the support and promotion of historians and historical research and teaching in higher education and related sectors.

As a registered charity, founded in 1868 and now with more than 6,500 Fellows and Members, the Society champions the discipline of history within higher education and well beyond. Our remit is to support historians of all kinds to undertake and encourage historical research and understanding; to advocate for history and its practitioners; to represent history as a discipline and historians as a group; and to promote greater equality and representation within historical practice.