Landscape Advisor/historian

Working within the Gardens and Landscape Team you will undertake research into the historic gardens and designed landscapes of English Heritage properties to support the production of on-site visitor interpretation, print, and digital content. Research must be carried out to the highest academic standards, incorporating the widest possible range of sources.

The Gardens and Landscape Team is part of the Curatorial Department and is responsible for the curation and management of gardens, designed landscapes and the setting of monuments in the care of English Heritage. This is realised by the undertaking and commissioning of research, developing and advising on gardens and landscape policy, management and practice, and supporting operational teams by providing support, guidance, advice and training.

You will be responsible for creating focused research plans for sites, carrying out archival research, commissioning research from external experts and writing interpretative content. You will, where appropriate, communicate your research through scholarly periodicals, the English Heritage website, and Members' Magazine, and through the print and broadcast media.

Most of your work will be with colleagues as part of project teams, developing and implementing research programs to support and input into high-quality, new interpretation and presentation schemes. You will also contribute to the research and preparation of Conservation Management Plans and support master planning activities.

This post offers you the opportunity to join a team of heritage professionals, working with colleagues across English Heritage to produce world-class interpretations at English Heritage sites, based on rigorous research.

The post will involve travelling throughout England to visit sites, liaise with other EH staff and to visit archives.

This is a homeworker role available for a maximum of 12 months, to cover maternity leave, though it may be possible to be office based.

Everyone is welcome at English Heritage and we are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage. By joining English Heritage, you will be part of a charity that is already on an exciting journey to tell everyone's story.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our sites a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400+ historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year.

**Benefits include**:

- 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 another adult and up to 6 children (under 18 in the family group)
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes;
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental leave
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata rising to 28 days after 3 years, with the option to buy additional leave
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10% which can be paid via salary exchange or salary deduction
- Flexible hours

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 21st October.