Assistant Listing Adviser

ENGINEERINGUK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public body dedicated to preserving England's historic environment as an Assistant Listing Adviser. This full-time role in Bristol offers hybrid working and involves providing expert advice on historic sites. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in heritage conservation.

Benefits

Pension Scheme (28.97% employer contributions)

28 Days Holiday

Corporate Discounts

Free Entry to English Heritage Sites

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Ability to assess significance of historic components.

Responsibilities

• Produce advice on listing buildings and archaeological sites.
• Assess applications for inclusion on the National Heritage List.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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View more categories View less categories Sector Arts and Heritage, Libraries, Museums and Galleries Role Assistant Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Summary

We are the public body that looks after England's historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value, and care for them.

Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Assistant Listing Adviser.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position. The location of this role is Bristol, with hybrid working options (office and home-based).

We offer a wide benefits package including a pension scheme starting at 28.97% employer contributions, 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites, and development opportunities.

To view our full benefits, please follow the link here.

What you will be doing

The role involves producing specialist advice and recommendations to the Government on whether to include historic buildings, archaeological sites, or landscapes on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). This includes advice on listing buildings, scheduling monuments, and registering parks, gardens, and battlefields.

As Assistant Listing Adviser, you will assess applications for inclusion on the NHLE, providing timely and accurate advice to the Government. You will handle various assessments on responsive casework, public applications, Enhanced Advisory Services (EAS) cases, and strategic projects, adhering to targets and deadlines.

Who we are looking for

• A good degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• An ability to recognize, analyze, and assess the significance of components of the historic environment
• Knowledge of a specialist aspect such as architectural history, archaeology, or designed landscapes
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders
• A full, clean driving licence

Please note: your application will be scored against the above criteria.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments. We value a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working options including job sharing, part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working. For more information, visit our jobs page or contact us.

Why work for Historic England

We promote equality of opportunity for all. We especially encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates and those with disabilities, as they are underrepresented at this level.

We want all candidates to showcase their best. For recruitment queries, contact us at [e-mail].

We use the Applied recruitment platform, which reduces bias and increases diversity. CV applications are not used for most roles. You will answer questions to demonstrate your skills and suitability.

Note: The use of AI or automated tools is not permitted in our recruitment process.

Provisional interview date: 19th June 2025.

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