Salary guide
Heritage Officer
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HeritageConservation
- The UK has over 400,000 listed heritage assets
Other names this job is known by
- Conservation Officer
- Heritage Manager
Key responsibilities
- Protect and manage cultural heritage sites
- Advise on conservation and restoration
- Develop and deliver education programmes
- Liaise with local authorities and communities
- Prepare reports and funding applications
- Monitor site conditions
- Organise events and exhibitions
- Promote heritage awareness
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in history, archaeology, or heritage management
- Experience in heritage or conservation roles
- Communication and project management skills
- Cultural awareness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Officer
- Heritage Manager
- Policy Advisor
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Study history, archaeology, or heritage management
- Gain experience in heritage or conservation roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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