Historic Places Regeneration Officer - 0.8 FTE
Historic England is the public organisation that brings new life to heritage to build a better future for every place and everyone.
Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Historic Places Regeneration Officer.
This is a part time (28.8 hours per week), this is a fixed term contract until end of March 2028.
The location of this role is Manchester, Newcastle or York, inclusive with hybrid working.
We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme to which we make 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals.
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What you will be doing
The Historic Places Regeneration Officer will support delivery of our programme for priority places, working closely with the Historic Places Regeneration Advisers and other colleagues in the Historic Places Regeneration Team. Regeneration Officers will draw on their skills, whether project management, archaeological, urban design, community engagement, etc., to deliver exemplary and impactful projects.
Regeneration Officers make full use of Historic England’s breath of expertise and tools, including grants (both Historic England and Defra funded) and the heritage at risk programme, and they work with external partners to transform the heritage that matters to communities through heritage led regeneration.
Essential requirements
- Experience of assessing, managing, delivering grant funded projects
- Experience of working with grassroots / community organisations
- Ability to solve problems and work creatively to achieve results
- Ability to advocate for the value of heritage in place based regeneration
- Experience of partnership working
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Company: Historic England
Salary: £33,594 to £33,594 a year, pro rata
Hours: Part-time
Location: York
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 6 Nov 2026
Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
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Historic Places Regeneration Officer - 0.8 FTE employer: Historic England
Historic England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options, employees are empowered to achieve their personal and career goals while contributing to the preservation of heritage in London and beyond.
