Business Officer - Two positions available

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public body dedicated to preserving England's historic environment is seeking two Business Officers. These roles offer a unique opportunity to support local teams through grant management and advisory services, ensuring effective delivery of corporate targets. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values a healthy work-life balance. Join a team where your contributions will help champion historic places and foster community engagement. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong analytical skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Competitive pension scheme with 28.97% employer contributions

Corporate discounts

Free entry to English Heritage sites

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Experience with business processes and public interactions is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant-aid and advisory services while supporting local teams.
• Facilitate statutory advice and manage grants effectively.

Skills

Experience working with the public

Experience implementing Business Processes

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Initiative and task management skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Job description

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Business Officer - Two positions available

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 two exciting opportunities for a Business Officer role.

Positions: Two fixed-term roles, one for two years and another until 31 March 2026, based in York or Newcastle with hybrid working arrangements.

Our benefits include a competitive pension scheme with 28.97% employer contributions, 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry to English Heritage sites nationwide, and development opportunities. For full details, see the link here.

Responsibilities

The Business Management Team supports local teams by managing grant-aid and advisory services, handling customer interactions, and assisting in delivering group and corporate targets. You will facilitate statutory advice, manage grants, assist with negotiations, and support the Local Leadership team with information requests and briefings.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working with the public
• Experience implementing Business Processes
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Initiative and task management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Note: Your application will be scored against these criteria.

We value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with disabilities or neurodiversity and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments. Having recently won the Gold Award from MIND, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance.

We support flexible working options, including job sharing, part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working. For more info, visit our jobs page or contact us.

Why work for Historic England

We are committed to equality and diversity, believing it enhances our performance. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic candidates, and those with disabilities, as they are underrepresented at this level.

We want all candidates to succeed in our recruitment process. Please inform us of any support needed to showcase your best self by emailing [e-mail].

We use Applied, a behavioral science-backed recruitment platform that reduces bias and promotes diversity. We do not rely on CVs for most roles; instead, you will answer questions to demonstrate your skills and suitability.

Use of AI or automated tools in the recruitment process is not permitted to ensure fairness.

See the full Job Description here: Job Description PDF

Provisional interview date: Monday 2nd June 2025