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.

Managed by English Heritage the Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme (HBGTP) was founded in 2006 and provides work-based garden training placements for those seeking a career in horticulture.

We are looking for a Business Support Officer to join the HBGTP team. The role is part time for a fixed term of 8 months working 21.6 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary from £25,906 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%

- Flexible hours

- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector

- 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 someone looking for a part-time job, working from home with a friendly team. The role will give the right person the chance to be involved in the many different aspects of the programme, including liaising with trainees, placement garden teams and others within the horticulture industry.

As Business Support Officer (BSO) you will support the HBGTP Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of the Historic & Botanic Garden Training Programme.

As BSO for the HBGTP you will be involved in everything from social media content creation and management to assisting with trainee bursary funding applications and important events such as trainee study tours, seminars and graduation.

With gardens located around the UK, the post offers the flexibility to work from home, with occasional overnight stays and travel required to attend meetings and events at other sites.

To be considered as a Business Support Officer for the HBGTP, you'll need:

- Administration or personal assistant experience

- Record and documentation management experience

- Social media and website content creation and management experience

- High level of competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Excellent organisational skills

Interviews will be held remotely, via MS Teams on the 2nd April 2025. Full information and support will be provided in advance. The ideal candidate will be able to start before the 2nd of May 2025 with the fixed term contract due to end on the 8th of January 2026.

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact HBGTP Manager Elinor Davies at elinor.davies@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

More information on the Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme can be found at www.hbgtp.org.uk.

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: 23/03/2025 23:59:59

You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.

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