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 Youth Engagement Officer.
This is a Full Time, 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract.
The location of this role is either Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) or Cambridge, 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.
What you will be doing
As our Youth Engagement Officer, you will support the development and delivery of Historic England’s work with the youth sector, helping more young people, particularly those who face barriers to participation, to benefit from engagement with local heritage.
Working under the guidance of the Youth Engagement Manager, you will provide practical support for partnerships, projects, training, resources, communications and evaluation. You will help gather and share the perspectives of young people and support colleagues and partners to develop inclusive approaches to youth engagement.
This is an early career role offering supported experience across heritage, youth engagement and programme delivery. You will be encouraged to build your knowledge, confidence and professional networks through varied work, training and development opportunities.
Youth Engagement Officer
Company: Historic England
Salary: £26,919 to £28,752 a year, pro rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: Swindon, SN2 2EH
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 5 Nov 2026
Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
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 has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Youth Engagement Officer.
This is a Full Time, 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract.
The location of this role is either Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) or Cambridge, inclusive with hybrid working.
Salary
National: £26,919 pro-rata
Cambridge: £28,752 pro-rata
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.
What you will be doing
As our Youth Engagement Officer, you will support the development and delivery of Historic England’s work with the youth sector, helping more young people, particularly those who face barriers to participation, to benefit from engagement with local heritage.
Working under the guidance of the Youth Engagement Manager, you will provide practical support for partnerships, projects, training, resources, communications and evaluation. You will help gather and share the perspectives of young people and support colleagues and partners to develop inclusive approaches to youth engagement.
This is an early career role offering supported experience across heritage, youth engagement and programme delivery. You will be encouraged to build your knowledge, confidence and professional networks through varied work, training and development opportunities.
Essential requirements
Who we are looking forSome experience of supporting projects, events, learning, participation or engagement work; organising tasks, information or activities; meeting agreed deadlines; and using standard digital tools to support communication, meetings, documents and record keeping.Experience of working collaboratively, building positive relationships, and communicating clearly and respectfully with different people.A clear interest in youth engagement, heritage, communities or learning, together with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in these areas.A clear commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, and to creating opportunities for young people who face barriers to participation.
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Youth Engagement Officer in Swindon 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.
