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 to join our team. The role is full time and permanent. You'll be on a permanent, full time basis, working 36 hours per week.
We offer flexible working arrangements where the role allows. You will be required to attend Stonehenge on a daily basis.
The Benefits
- Salary from £26,674 , depending on skills, 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 an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and inspiring volunteer leader to shape and grow our volunteer programme, enhancing both the volunteer experience and the world-class visitor offer at one of the world's most iconic World Heritage Sites.
As Volunteer Manager, you will lead the management, development, and growth of our diverse volunteer team, ensuring they are equipped to deliver an exceptional visitor experience. Working closely with the Deputy Operations Manager - Site, you will design and implement innovative volunteering opportunities that enhance and expand our world-class visitor offer.
You will oversee all aspects of the volunteer lifecycle, including recruitment, training, support, engagement, retention, and recognition, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively, on time, and within budget. You will also identify and develop opportunities to engage with local communities, helping to broaden participation in volunteering, while acting as a passionate advocate for volunteering across English Heritage.
Please refer to the job description for the essential experience and skills needed for this role
Interviews will be held on the 26th -27th August at Stonehenge with a view to the successful candidate starting the role as soon as possible.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Julia Richardson, Operations Manager, 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: 07/08/2026 23:59:59
