Emerging Talent Trainee Placement - Heritage Futures Project Assistant

ENGINEERINGUK; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Historic England as an Emerging Talent Trainee Placement - Heritage Engagement Assistant. This part-time, 8-week paid placement offers hands-on experience in heritage engagement and the opportunity for further development in the sector. You'll research historic buildings and contribute to important projects while developing essential skills for your career.

Qualifications

• Help uncover stories of at-risk historic buildings.
• Conduct background research and analyze planning records.

Responsibilities

• Research historic buildings and prepare reports.
• Collect data and photos for regeneration prioritization.

Skills

Researching

Data Collection

Analytical Skills

Job description

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Emerging Talent Trainee Placement - Heritage Futures Project Assistant

Historic England Emerging Talent Trainee Placement - Heritage Engagement Assistant

Closing: 11:59pm, 2nd Jun 2025 BST

Job Description

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 offers a fantastic opportunity to join as an Emerging Talent Trainee Placement - Heritage Engagement Assistant.

*This is a part-time 28.5 hours/week, 8-week paid placement with West Midlands Heritage Trust. The salary is the National Living Wage. The role can be carried out fully remotely with an initial team visit or through one day in the Worcester office. This opportunity may lead to a 6-month Step Up Placement for further development.

Future Talent Programme

Provides paid opportunities for underrepresented groups in heritage, including Black, Asian, or ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those disadvantaged socio-economically. The placements are for 8 weeks with potential progression to 6-month placements.

Purpose of the Placement

You will help uncover stories of at-risk historic buildings across the West Midlands by conducting background research, collecting photos, analyzing planning records, and assessing social and economic data. Your work will contribute to reports and prioritization for future projects.

Who are West Midlands Heritage Trust?

Established in 2025, the Trust operates in the West Midlands, rescuing and preserving listed buildings. It has completed over 16 projects and is a registered charity. More info at https://wmhbt.org.uk/

What you will be doing

Researching historic buildings, collecting data and photos, analyzing records, and preparing reports to help prioritize buildings for regeneration.

What will you learn?

You will develop skills using the Skills Builder Universal Framework, including evaluating and setting goals for your essential skills, with ongoing reflection and planning for your career development.

Events and Expectations

A Welcome Event will be held in London on 24 July 2025. You may also contribute to promotional activities or case studies.

Behaviours we are looking for:

• Connecting – establishing relationships and supporting others
• Discovery – finding out new information and developing yourself
• Strategic Awareness – understanding the wider context
• Planning – making deliberate plans and approaches

Target Start Date: July 2025

Why complete a placement with Historic England?

Gain valuable hands-on experience, develop skills for your career, and qualify for further paid placements such as the 6-month Step-Up roles, which help you advance into the heritage and construction sectors.

If you have any recruitment questions, contact us at [e-mail].

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