Historic Places Panel Member

Job summary

Historic England Our purpose at Historic England is to improve people’s lives by championing and protecting the historic environment. Through our work, collaboration, creativity and expertise we want everyone to be able to connect with and learn from our heritage. At Historic England we’re always looking for new approaches to promoting the past that are fully inclusive and that celebrate the cultural diversity of England's heritage.  To do that we need people with fresh perspectives, from all walks of life, to join us. Historic England are pleased to announce that we have up to seven vacancies on the Historic Places Panel (HPP) due to retirements in 2026.  We are looking for individuals who meet the general criteria [see below] and who have a specialism in on or more of the following: transport and regeneration; development planning; urban design/place making; creative industries; conservation; housing. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we're working hard to improve diversity in our workforce.  We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are under-represented within Historic England at this level. Historic Places Panel The Historic Places Panel works with Historic England teams and stakeholders to listen, share ideas and provide authoritative advice to developers, local authorities, regeneration agencies and community representatives, including local heritage trusts, working in historic places, particularly around regeneration strategies, master planning and major development initiatives.You can read more or on our website about the Historic Places Panel and find out about the places the Panel has visited from our Review Papers. The Panel’s main activities are: two-day overnight Panel site visits across England; occasional attendance at return visits shorter one-day Panel visits focusing on a single problem or issue in a place (once or twice a year) an annual seminar to discuss and review the work of the Panel sharing expertise with other Panel members and Historic England staff occasional day conferences and seminars to assist in Historic England’s strategic development in total, there are up to three new visits per year but Panel members are not expected to attend all visits. The Panel’s membership and range of expertise is broad, including urban design, town planning, urban history, architecture, landscape architecture, archaeology and business management and development. All Panel members are expected to contribute effectively to the overall work of the Panel and will be required to demonstrate: an understanding of Historic England’s work, the environment in which it operates and a commitment to its aims and objectives an understanding of the value of heritage as a driver of place-shaping and economic and social regeneration strong communication, influencing and persuading skills an ability to work constructively with fellow Panel members and wider stakeholders an ability to represent their own area of expertise, as well as act collegiately in Panel discussions. How to apply This role does not require formal qualifications or professional status beyond experience of the areas of expertise and interest outlined above.  Candidates should, however, be able to demonstrate a willingness to challenge constructively, operate as part of a committee and be able to work alongside a broad range of professionals. Please apply via our Applied Recruitment Platform where you will be able to upload your CV profile and answer two questions related to your skills and experience. The deadline for applications is  7th April by 5pm. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams and/or in person in London end April/May. Please note that these positions are not remunerated, although all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Appointments are made by the Chief Executive of Historic England following appropriate interviews and in line with the Government’s seven principles of public life (the ‘Nolan Principles’). We regret that those candidates who are not shortlisted will not be given feedback.