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 Chartered Commercial Surveyor to join our team. The role is full and permanent, working 36 hours per week.
We offer flexible working arrangements where the role allows. This role can be based at one of our sites or offices (Wrest Park, at home, or worked on a hybrid pattern. You will be required to attend Wrest Park on a frequent basis (at least 3 days a week) If the majority of your working week will be based at Wrest Park, you will receive a premium on top of the advertised salary. This will be discussed further at interview.
The Benefits
- Salary from £44,838, 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%
- 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 great opportunity for a qualified surveyor who is passionate about developing their career within the heritage asset management sector.
Are you a commercially minded Chartered Surveyor looking to apply your expertise at one of English Heritage's most loved estates Wrest Park?
English Heritage is seeking a Chartered Surveyor, from a commercial or other related pathway background, to manage our commercial estate at Wrest Park and play a key role within the wider Commercial Estates Team at English Heritage.
Working across Wrest Park, and supporting the wider Commercial Estates portfolio, you will provide high quality professional advice on all aspects of estate and asset management. You will help shape and deliver asset management strategies that will maximise commercial opportunities whilst protecting the heritage significance of our sites.
Your commercial decisions will help secure the future of our heritage for generations to come.
Interviews will be held on MS Teams on Monday 17th August and/or Tuesday 18th August with a further second stage interview likely to be in person at Wrest Park the week after.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Victoria Pashby, Senior Portfolio Surveyor, on [email protected]. 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.
Closing date: 10/08/2026 23:59:59
