Summary
We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.
Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Strategic Relationship Manager.
This is a full‑time, permanent position.
The location of this role is National where we offer hybrid working; you will be based in one of our offices and from home: Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) and Cambridge.
What you will be doing
As our Strategic Relationship Manager, you will lead Historic England’s (HE) strategic relationship with the English Heritage Trust (EHT), acting as the primary conduit between the two organisations. You will provide robust oversight of EHT’s financial performance, administration of grants, governance, and compliance with the Property Licence and Operating Agreement (PLOA) governing management of the National Heritage Collection. Through high‑quality analysis, insight and constructive challenge, the role ensures that HE fulfils its stewardship responsibilities for the maintenance and conservation of the Collection, protects public value, and supports EHT to deliver sustainable, high‑quality outcomes for the public. You will be responsible for communicating HE’s relationship with EHT, including critical analysis, to high‑level stakeholders internally and externally including but not limited to Commission and DCMS.
Who we are looking for
* Proven leadership experience of strategic partnership development, ideally within the heritage and/or visitor economy sectors.
* Robust understanding of monitoring organisational performance, including financial oversight, KPIs, risk and assurance frameworks.
* Experience of charity accounting and governance.
* Track record of influencing at senior level and managing complex external stakeholder relationships, including with Government.
* Experience of preparing clear, concise briefing papers and reports for senior leaders, boards and external stakeholders.
Recruitment process
We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having won the Gold Award from MIND for workplace wellbeing in seven consecutive years, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work‑life balance.
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