Interpretation Editor (maternity cover) in London

We have a rare opportunity to join the Chatsworth Learning & Engagement team, in a role where you'll facilitate the creation of interpretation with engaging content that brings centuries of history to life for visitors of all ages and backgrounds across Chatsworth.

What you'll be doing

• Working to tight deadlines on various projects, you'll create and oversee interpretation across multiple formats - from traditional displays to cutting‑edge digital experiences, all linked to temporary/seasonal changing exhibitions and displays in the House, Garden and Farmyard.
• Contributing to, and updating, the longer‑term interpretation provided to support high quality visitor engagement ensuring every piece of content reflects Chatsworth's excellence.
• Lead delivery of the new interpretation strategy for Chatsworth House Trust.
• Copy‑edit and proof‑read interpretation materials from Collections, Gardens and Farmyard teams.
• Ensure interpretation represents diverse audiences, perspectives and learning styles.
• Deliver core interpretation offerings including room cards and multimedia guides.
• Develop consistent interpretation across departments and contribute to creative briefs.
• Evaluate interpretation impact with the Insight and Analytics team.
• Manage interpretation budget and source images, copy and research for projects.

The role coincides with the delivery phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Celebrating the Cascade, and this post is the lead contact with interpretation consultants who have been appointed to work on this.

This is a fixed‑term contract covering a period of maternity leave of up to 12 months, with scope for a crossover period to be discussed with the successful candidate. The role is full‑time, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with some flexibility around working hours to support occasional evening and weekend events.

About You

This role is suited to anyone with a passion for telling stories about art, history, heritage, landscape, and environment. You will be an interpretation professional, able to communicate in a clear, accessible and inclusive way and with a strong working knowledge of latest developments and thinking in heritage interpretation. A degree in heritage, arts, history, horticulture or environment, and/or relevant demonstrable experience is essential.

An understanding of visitor needs and engagement barriers along with multi‑modal approaches to interpretation is vital to this role. The ability to write clear and engaging texts and scripts for display and online content is also required, as are excellent research, editing and proof‑reading skills.

You will be experienced in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to be able to assist with the development of digital media. You’ll be highly organised to manage an interpretation schedule and supervising of freelancers and contractors.

In Return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits such as a generous holiday allowance (with opportunity to buy more) and several company benefits including an Estate Pass for free access to Chatsworth for you and guests plus discounts at various shops, hotels and restaurants across the Devonshire Group.

Further details of our benefits can be found at: Working at the Devonshire Group - The Devonshire Group core values.

We are particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under‑represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community.

Further details regarding the responsibilities and requirements for the role can be found in the attached document.