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 Volunteer Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team. The role is full time and temporary for around 6 months, working 36 hours per week. This role is based at Kenwood, however, we offer flexible working arrangements where the role allows. This will be discussed further at interview.
The Benefits
- Salary from £29,637.p.a. (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience
- 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 a great opportunity for an experienced volunteer manager to continue the programme at Kenwood, which has the largest volunteer cohort in English Heritage, whilst the Volunteer Manager is on maternity leave.
As Volunteer Manager (Maternity Cover) at Kenwood, you will You will work with key members of the site team and HR & Volunteering team to design and implement new offers in volunteering, with a view to diversifying the programme and ensuring it accounts for current sector trends, the needs of the local community as well as the needs of the site. This will include managing and delivering the recruitment, training, support, retention and recognition of volunteers engaged in all areas of English Heritage's work. You will also ensure that all aspects of the volunteer programme are delivered to time, budget and quality.
To be considered as a Volunteer Manager (Maternity Cover) you will need experience of:
- Successfully managing a diverse volunteering programme.
- Leading a team of volunteers in the delivery of consistent standards.
- Working with the local community.
Interviews will be held on Friday 10th July 2026 at Kenwood.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Simon Cranmer, [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: 04/07/2026 23:59:59
