Heritage

Cultural heritage is the legacy of past generations, preserved, studied and shared with today’s society and kept for future generations.

Over 55,000 people work in the cultural heritage sector, including curators, historians, archaeologists, front-of-house and education staff, as well as volunteers.

A future in museums

Museum careers: management, education, archives or genealogy.
A giant storyteller

Volunteering at the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland.
Chichester Cathedral

Heritage careers in a cultural landmark.
A career at The Globe

Press and PR Manager at Shakespeare’s Globe
Education Officer, Chatsworth

How to start a career in cultural heritage.
What's wrong with cultural heritage?

A new Blueprint aims to ensure the future success of the UK's cultural heritage.

>> See all heritage stories

Job profile: fundraiser

Charities and other organisations such as museums, galleries, National Trust and English Heritage need to raise money to maintain their work.
Job profile: finance staff (heritage sector)

Finance staff provide administrative support to organisations in heritage.
Job profile: conservators

Conservation professionals, with titles such as Conservator, Conservator-Restorer, Conservation Officer or Conservation Manager, are responsible for keeping historic buildings, sites, collections, works of art or other historic or culturally significant objects accessible.
Job profile: curator, heritage manager

Buildings curators/Housekeepers/Heritage Managers are responsible for keeping or managing historic places, buildings, contents or other historic assets.