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: exhibition guide/demonstrator

Explainers, guides and demonstrators help explain or bring to life a cultural or historical object, setting or context to visitors.
Job profile: security staff

Security staff work to ensure the safety and security of large sites, buildings, valuables and people. Their main role is to protect life and property, and to help prevent crime.
Job profile: project organiser

All historic building projects need dedicated strategic support, direction, financial guidance to advance the business of saving or improving historic buildings and places.