Do you want to work at the heart of heritage, and help to champion its future? The Heritage Alliance is seeking a part-time Policy Officer to join our small advocacy team at an exciting time for the sector. The role will support with all elements of our research, policy development and political engagement. This role would be ideally suited to someone looking to gain experience in the heritage sector who has a keen interest in the UK policy and political landscape.
The Heritage Alliance is the national umbrella body for heritage, a charity with over 200 organisational members.
This is an exciting and wide-ranging role, requiring a dynamic, proactive and reliable individual.
The role presents an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop skills in policy research and development, political communications, and parliamentary monitoring. The role gives an opportunity to work with a small team to build expertise in a diverse range of policy areas including planning, historic landscapes, education and skills, and funding. Key priorities for 2027 include advocating for heritage through the government’s devolution and
rewiring the state agenda, publishing and promoting reports on placemaking and academic partnerships, and strengthening our relationships with the new administration and regional decision-makers.
Applicants should be persuasive writers and communicators, have a passion for advocacy and policy, strong analytical skills, and the ability to deliver at pace. Whilst a demonstrable interest in heritage is important, direct experience is not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching across a wide range of policy briefs affecting the Alliance’s members;
- Drafting letters, briefings and consultation responses for government and parliament as needed;
- Co-ordinating, minuting and actioning the work of the Alliance’s Advocacy and Working Groups in liaison with their Chairs;
- Monitoring parliamentary activity for heritage-related developments in both houses and in select committees;
- Supporting with the development and drafting of policy and insight reports, advocacy resources and publications;
- Occasional support of the Heritage Alliance’s communications and events products, including producing copy and reporting on government news and policy developments for our newsletters.