Summary
Historic England is the public organisation that brings new life to heritage to build a better future for every place and everyone.
Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us on a Step-Up Placement as an Emergency Planning Assistant.
This is a full-time 3 months paid Step-Up Placement, based remotely from home in a national area. The placement will run from December 2026 - March 2027. Some visits to sites will be expected.
Salary
£26,396 pro rata
About Step Up Placements
Historic England's Step Up Programme provides paid opportunities to those underrepresented in the heritage sector.
Our trainingplacementsare for young people aged 18 to 30 years old across three audiences:
- Black, Asian, or ethnic minorities
- Disabled people
- People who are disadvantaged by their social and/or economic background or circumstances
These are paid training roles, based with a Historic England team for 3 months full time.
These placements are designed to give you that "step up" from work experience into paid work in the heritage sector. They will also help you develop your Essential Skills, improving your employability.
Purpose of this placement
The post-holder will work in Historic England's Emergency Planning Team and primarily undertake a desk-based study of currently available heritage risk management plans and recovery plans and associated guidance, as well as assisting with some day-to-day tasks delivered by the team.
What you will be doing
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Undertaking a desk-based review of currently available risk management plans and recovery/ business continuity plans, specifically designed for heritage sector organisations
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Producing a framework or list of recommendations for a new Historic England heritage risk management plan template and recovery/ business continuity plan template
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Identify and recommending any new risk management tools (e.g., risk matrix) that could be provided by Historic England
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Assisting with certain day-to-day tasks delivered by the team, e.g., creating of presentations or casework administration
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Taking part in sector engagement activities, e.g., attending our Salvage and Disaster Recovery course or the Emergency Services Show
The postholder will be invited to attend Emergency Planning team meetings, as well as other appropriate national meetings to find out more about the work of Historic England. There will be opportunities for shadowing, site visits and training to enhance their learning about the protection of heritage assets in England.
Behaviours we are looking for
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Curiosity – You show an interest in new things and actively seek out new information
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Discovery – You love finding out new things and developing yourself
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Innovation – You enjoy coming up with new and different approaches to a task
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Writer – You enjoy conveying thoughts and ideas through the written word
Why complete a placement with Historic England
You will receive on the job training from an experienced team member, and you will be supported by your host team and by the Early Careers Team.
Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process.
Step-Up Placement: Emergency Planning Assistant 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.
