Curator of Gardens and Landscape History (maternity cover)
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Curator of Gardens and Landscape History to join our team. The role is full time and for a fixed term of 1 year, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary from £37,863, depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity to work within the Gardens and Landscape Team undertaking research into the historic gardens and designed landscapes of English Heritage properties and helping to support conservation projects, the production of on-site visitor interpretation and digital content.
As Curator of Gardens and Landscape History, you will provide expert
information to share the stories of our historic gardens and landscapes and inform decision-making relating to the care of these important heritage assets.
You will undertake and commission research, developing and advising on gardens and landscape policy, management and practice, and supporting operational teams by providing support, guidance, advice and training. You will also support the delivery of historical content across multiple platforms including on-site interpretation, website, members magazine, podcast and social media, as well as personal appearances (talks and tours).
To be considered as a Curator of Gardens and Landscape History, you'll need:
- Experience of working within the heritage sector with specific experience of historic gardens and landscapes
- Experience of engaging the public within the horticultural and/or heritage sectors
- Bachelor's degree, postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in the heritage and/or museum sector, in particular historic gardens or landscapes
- Broad knowledge of the development of gardens and landscapes in England and beyond
- A willingness to collaborate, establish shared priorities and work collegiately
Interviews will be held on 1st August on Microsoft Teams. If your application is successful the desired starting date would be 15th September 2025.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Emily Parker, Curator of Gardens and Landscape History, on emily.parker@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Curator of Gardens and Landscape History to join our team. The role is full time and for a fixed term of 1 year, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary from £37,863, depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity to work within the Gardens and Landscape Team undertaking research into the historic gardens and designed landscapes of English Heritage properties and helping to support conservation projects, the production of on-site visitor interpretation and digital content.
As Curator of Gardens and Landscape History, you will provide expert
information to share the stories of our historic gardens and landscapes and inform decision-making relating to the care of these important heritage assets.
You will undertake and commission research, developing and advising on gardens and landscape policy, management and practice, and supporting operational teams by providing support, guidance, advice and training. You will also support the delivery of historical content across multiple platforms including on-site interpretation, website, members magazine, podcast and social media, as well as personal appearances (talks and tours).
To be considered as a Curator of Gardens and Landscape History, you'll need:
- Experience of working within the heritage sector with specific experience of historic gardens and landscapes
- Experience of engaging the public within the horticultural and/or heritage sectors
- Bachelor's degree, postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent experience in the heritage and/or museum sector, in particular historic gardens or landscapes
- Broad knowledge of the development of gardens and landscapes in England and beyond
- A willingness to collaborate, establish shared priorities and work collegiately
Interviews will be held on 1st August on Microsoft Teams. If your application is successful the desired starting date would be 15th September 2025.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Emily Parker, Curator of Gardens and Landscape History, on emily.parker@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.