Updates from The Heritage Alliance

Welcoming Saffron Ralphs to the Team

Saffron is joining the Alliance’s Policy and Communications team as our new Projects & Policy Officer on a six-month secondment as part of the Civil Service Fast Stream Programme. Saffron studied Modern Languages and Cultures at university and after graduating, worked in Public Relations for a year before joining the Civil Service. Her first posting on the Fast Stream was in DEFRA’s Flood, Water and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Emergencies Team.

Lizzie Reaches Five Years as Chief Executive

Last week, our Chief Executive Lizzie Glithero-West marked her five year anniversary as CEO of the Heritage Alliance. Lizzie took over the post from Kate Pugh, who had led the Alliance for 13 years, and has built on Kate's success, ensuring increasing resilience for the organisation as it grows.

Heritage Alliance Members Survey on 'Contested Heritage'

We have sent out a survey to all Alliance members to find out how heritage organisations are engaging with the discourse around 'contested heritage' and whether the issues raised apply to their spaces, buildings, collections or narratives.

The findings from the survey will help us at the Alliance to understand how our members are engaging and affected, and inform our advocacy with Government and policy makers on these complicated topics.

We appreciate the time and patience of our membership with our surveys and information and insight collection. The deadline for responses is 2 November.

Policy Updates

This fortnight:

In line with the Cabinet Reshuffle and changes to Ministerial appointments, we have written to Nadine Dorries, the new Culture Secretary, to introduce the Alliance, highlighting the value of heritage and outlining some of the key issues facing the sector. We have also written to Michael Gove, Secretary of State at the newly re-named Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on our planning priorities.

We have sent our submission to HM Treasury ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review and Autumn Budget, outlining the Alliance's fiscal and funding priorities, representing the experiences of our members.

#HeritageChat

The lively September #HeritageChat, led in collaboration with Oliver Cox (University of Oxford) [Alliance member] and Lizzie Glithero-West (CEO, the Heritage Alliance) discussed ‘What do Universities need from the sector (and vice versa?)’.

You can read the summary here. Participants shared positive examples of collaboration and practical ideas to improve the relationship between Universities and the sector.

The next Twitter #HeritageChat will take place on 19 October, 1-2pm, and will be devoted to ‘Heritage and COP26’. You can add the questions you want to see discussed here until 12th October. Taking part in the chat is easy: log on at 1pm, search #HeritageChat, filter by ‘latest’ to follow the conversation in order, and answer the questions shared by @HeritageChat, or engage in conversations with the other participants.

Welcome to Our Newest Members!

We are pleased to announce that Circle Heritage has joined as the newest member of the Heritage Alliance.

Circle Heritage is a dedicated, specialist and chartered heritage Insurance Broker. Whilst many museums and heritage buildings have risks in common, such as the interaction with members of the public, many do not.  

Circle Heritage can tailor a truly bespoke and competitive insurance solution without compromising on service and has partnered with one of the UK’s leading Insurers of leisure, heritage and museum attractions, Ecclesiastical Insurance [Alliance Corporate Partner], to create an exclusive and unique concept - Circle Heritage.

Explore the Benefits of Becoming an Alliance Member

Members of the Heritage Alliance receive more regular, direct insights and unique offers to support their work. These benefits include specific member-to-member sessions that give the opportunity for organisations within our membership to share expertise and insight.

For example this fortnight, Humap [Alliance member] ran an excellent session on Digital Tools for engagement.

Find out more on our website, and explore our current member offers here.

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See our step-by-step guide on how to share your news in upcoming issues of Heritage Update, which reaches an estimated 14,000 inboxes.

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Government News

Our summary of the latest announcements and guidance for the heritage sector.

Headlines

• ​Lords Minister Appointed to DCMS

• 2021 Participation Survey

• Changes to Support Employee Rights

• End of Furlough & SEISS + Ongoing Support for Businesses

Reshuffle - Further DCMS Appointments

In the last issue of Heritage Update, we set out in detail the new Ministerial appointments that have been made across different Government departments. Since then, it has been confirmed that Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay will be the new Lords Minister for DCMS.

There has as yet been no appointment of a new Charities Minister.

Increasing Flexible Working Rights for Employees

The Government has announced plans to 'strengthen' day one employment rights and increase business productivity. The plans set out the Government's intention to increase rights for more employees (around 2.2 million) to request flexible working from day one of employment. This is in line with an announcement that unpaid carers who are balancing a job and long-term caring responsibilities will gain the right to one week's unpaid leave, from day one.

BEIS has launched a consultation to seek views from individuals and businesses on proposals to reform flexible working regulations, which closes on 1 December.

Better Care Fund Policy Framework

The Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) have published their 2021 to 2022 Better Care Fund policy framework, which supports the successful delivery of integrated health and social care. The new framework aims to build on progress made during the pandemic, the response to which demonstrated the effectiveness of joint approaches to people’s wellbeing, between health, social care and the wider public sector.

COVID-19

End of the CJRS & SEISS

The Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) have now ended, and the Government's guidance around COVID-19 has been updated accordingly. This includes updates to guidance on what to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work and what to do if you’re employed and cannot work.​

The end of these schemes will see an impact on workers across the sector. 

Ongoing Support for Businesses

In line with the changes to COVID support schemes, the Government's Business Support Finder has been updated, which outlines the range of support still available to UK businesses - including ARG grants, loans, business rates relief and training programmes.

The Government has also updated the list of rules and restrictions that have been relaxed to help support businesses. Most current measures will remain in place until March 2022, with some extending beyond that, including temporary pavement license provisions and temporary permission for off-sales of alcohol.

The HSE Will Continue Spot-Checks of Businesses

The Health and Safety Executive have announced that they are continuing to undertake spot-checks of businesses to ensure they are continuing to work safely, since the removal of most COVID-19 restrictions on 19 July.

It is necessary for employers to control risks and review and update their risk assessment, consult their workforce on health and safety matters, and maintain the ongoing workplace controls of 'adequate ventilation', 'sufficient cleaning' and 'good hand hygiene'.

Social & Sector Impacts

Indicators from the latest ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (8 - 19 September) show that the majority (65%) of adults are now travelling to work (either exclusively or in combination with working from home). Personal wellbeing measures remained relatively stable compared with the previous period and a high proportion of people continue to feel that measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 were either 'very important' or 'important'. For the first time, the ONS also asked adults about their experience of shortages of any goods at any time in this period.

NCVO has published the latest results from its monthly Respond, Recover, Reset survey. September’s report focuses on looking back and reflecting on the ways in which the pandemic has impacted voluntary organisations and the people, paid staff and volunteers within them.

Guidance

The latest guidance includes:​

• Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) (updated 4 October)
• How to stay safe and prevent the spread (updated 4 October - removal of areas receiving enhanced response; updated international travel guidance)
• NHS COVID Pass (last updated 4 October)
• Guidance For Temporary Residents And Visa Applicants (updated 4 October)
• COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities (updated 1 October, reflecting the return to pre-COVID notice period lengths)
• Hardship Arrangements For Those Unable To Pay For Quarantine And Testing (published 25 September)
• Your guide to organising a street party (updated 4 Oct (DLUHC) with street party myths, facts and links alongside new links to COVID secure guidance)

We continue to collate relevant guidance for the sector in our COVID-19 Hub. 

DCMS & Culture

Participation Survey

A reminder that the DCMS Participation Survey is running this month, and will serve as a main evidence source for DCMS and its sectors by providing statistically representative national estimates of adult (over 16s) engagement with the DCMS sectors. The first statistical release is due in February 2022.

Participants in the survey are randomly selected from addresses from the Post Office’s list of addresses in England, to ensure it covers a wide range of experiences and views across the population. The survey will gather information on demographics and related areas, as well as on frequency of participation, reasons for participating, barriers to participation and attitudes to the sectors.

Assessing the UK's Regional Digital Ecosystems

A new report from Steer Economic Development, commissioned by DCMS, summarises findings of research into the UK's digital ecosystems, across nations and regions.

The report finds that the digital sector represents a substantial share of the UK economy, employing around 1.66 million people (between October 2019 and September 2020), which accounts for 4.9% of all employment, and contributing £148 billion (GVA) to the UK economy in 2019.

Tourism & Hospitality

VAT Increase for Hospitality & Leisure

VAT for accommodation, attractions and restaurants has now (since 30 September) increased to 12.5% following the end of the temporary 5% reduced rate, which was aimed at supporting the reopening of the economy following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 12.5% VAT rate will be in place until 31 March 2022 as a temporary reduced rate to avoid a 'cliff edge' at the end of the 5% period.

Leading trade associations across the tourism and hospitality sector, including Alliance members ALVA and The Tourism Alliance, have released a joint statement, calling on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to introduce a permanent lower rate of VAT for these fragile sectors, helping to safeguard their future, protect jobs and to accelerate the UK’s economic recovery.

Their calls are based on a recent survey of the trade associations’ members covering 815 businesses operating tens of thousands of venues, which found that the reduced rate of VAT has been vital to businesses, with over three-quarters (77%) stating that it is important or crucial to viability.

Hospitality Council Members Announced

BEIS has announced the experts, businesses and entrepreneurs who will form the new Hospitality Council, set up to  support the delivery of the  government’s Hospitality Strategy and help hospitality firms to "reopen, recover and become more resilient following the pandemic".  The council is co-chaired by BEIS Minister Paul Scully and Karen Jones, hospitality entrepreneur and  Chair of Prezzo.

Government to Overhaul Tipping Practices

The Government has unveiled plans to overhaul tipping practices, aiming to enhance the rights of 2 million workers in the UK hospitality, leisure and service sectors, where tipping is commonplace and can make up a large part of their income. The Government intends to make it illegal for employers to withhold tips from workers, as part of its broader set of measures aimed at protecting and enhancing workers' rights.

Review of Destination Management Organisations Published

A reminder that DCMS has now published a full independent review to examine and assess the role, structure and performance of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) across England. 

The recommendations include that the Government should bring coherence to England’s DMO landscape through a tiering approach, which should be created, maintained and supported by VisitEngland. You can find the Heritage Alliance's response to the consultation that informed these final recommendations here.

Planning

Levelling Up, Housing & Communities

MHCLG has now been rebranded as the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), with Michael Gove as the new Secretary of State. Further information about  DLUHC’s governance can be found here.

On 24 September, Michael Gove made his first official trip as Secretary of State for DLUHC, visiting towns in the north-east to see how plans are being put into action to level up the region. A White Paper will be published in the coming months to help drive forward DLUHC’s mission, which will be backed by the £4.8 billion Levelling Up fund.

Upcoming Planning Reforms

Following the Government’s announcement on delays to the upcoming Planning Bill, Michael Gove is said to have ordered a “complete rethink” of planning reforms and will not go ahead with proposals to limit the power of local planning committees to block housebuilding.

Gove has also suggested that the Government will be encouraging Councils in England to create nature recovery zones earmarked for biodiversity projects.

Protections for Green Fields

This week, in his keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference, the Prime Minister pledged that no new homes would be built on green field sites. Boris Johnson said new homes will be: "not on green fields, not just jammed in the south east, but beautiful homes on brownfield sites, in places where homes make sense".

Local Authority Green Belt Statistics for England for 2020-21

The latest statistics indicate that as of 31 March 2021 it was estimated that around 12.4% of the land area of England was designated as Green Belt, a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

Changes to National Planning Policy Framework Guidance

Two updates have been made to DLUHC’s guidance on plan-making to reflect recent changes to Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Paragraph 22 indicates that where proposed local plan strategies incorporate larger scale developments, such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years) to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.

Paragraph 083 of the guidance outlines when visions should reflect larger scale developments, and Paragraph 084 outlines the approach that can be taken in areas where, at the point at which the revised NPPF was published (20 July 2021), plan publication stage was imminent.

Welcome Back Fund

The guidance and FAQ for the Welcome Back Fund have now been updated with version 3. The fund comprises £56 million from the European Regional Development Fund, which councils in England can use to:

• Boost the look and feel of their high streets by investing in street planting, parks, green spaces, and seating areas to make high streets welcoming.
• Run publicity campaigns and prepare to hold events that will boost footfall and encourage people back into the high streets and thereby support local businesses.
• Install and refresh signage and communications on how people can stay safe and help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
• Improve green spaces on high streets and town centres by planting flowers or removing graffiti.

Environment

3,000 Hectares of New Woodland Alongside Riverbanks

At a National Trust [Alliance member] river tree planting project, Forestry Minister Lord Goldsmith announced plans for over 3,000 hectares of new woodland to be planted along rivers and watercourses in England, with aims to improve water quality, manage flood risks and boost biodiversity. The Woodlands for Water project will see an estimated 3,150 hectares of trees planted in six river catchment areas in England from Devon to Cumbria by March 2025.

As part of the project, funding will be made available to farmers and landowners through the England Woodland Creation Offer grant, which provides greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers to plant and manage trees, including along rivers and watercourses.

Education

£270m Arts Premium for Secondary Schools on Hold

It has been reported that a £270 million arts premium, which would see secondary schools receiving up to £25,000 each per year starting this month, appears to be on hold due to COVID-19.

No official statement has been made on the premium, but the outgoing Schools Minister Nick Gibb said future funding for the premium, including £90m earmarked for 2021, is currently under review. The move has been met with criticism from arts professionals, especially as it follows news of a 50% cut to student premiums for higher education in the arts.

Brexit & Immigration

Follow the Latest News & Guidance Around Brexit

The Heritage Alliance Brexit Hub collates the latest Brexit guidance that is relevant to the heritage sector.  You can also read our briefings on Heritage, Brexit and Immigration on our website.

Have questions about Brexit and its impact on heritage?

The Historic Environment Forum continues to update its Brexit FAQs Trello Board with material to help the sector navigate the post-Brexit period.

Parliamentary & Other Government News

• The Social Mobility Commission has published a 'creative industries toolkit' for employers, outlining how the creative sector can benefit from increasing socio-economic diversity and inclusion.

• The Culture Secretary has unveiled the design of the medal for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next year.

• DCMS is recruiting for a new Director of the Government Art Collection​. Penny Johnson CBE is to step down in December after 24 years in the role. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2021.

Funding

ACE - Capital Expenditure to Support Cultural Organisations

The Arts Council England Capital Investment Programme is now open for Expressions of Interest until 12 noon on 26 October 2021. This new fund has been designed to support cultural organisations to improve access, seize tech opportunities and reduce environmental impact.

The online application form will open on Grantium between 12 noon on 10 November 2021 and 12 noon on 13 December 2021.

​And a reminder that:

MHCLG (now DLUHC) launched a new £1 million fund, aimed at helping faith groups to support communities, as part of efforts to 'build back better' from the pandemic. Deadline: 7 October.

The AIM [Alliance member] New Stories New Audiences programme is open for applications. Deadline: 31 October.

The Centre for Cultural Value has launched a fund to support the development of collaborative research projects between the cultural sector and academic researchers. Deadline (EOI): 24 November.

Sector Digest

Read on for a breakdown of the latest news from across the sector.

Specialist Insurer Warns UK Heritage Properties to Take Action to Deter Thieves & Prevent Fire

Specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical [Alliance Corporate Partner] is warning historical properties to take precautions following a spate of smash and grab raids across the country. Within the last 2 years there have been at least 10 of these attacks at stately homes.

Heritage properties are recommended to:

• Locate portable valuable items away from the building perimeter where possible
• House valuables which are out on display to members of the public in security designed attack resistant display cabinets
• Avoid including the location of electronic security measures on any virtual tours
• Review perimeter security arrangements

Ecclesiastical also highlights the importance of protecting heritage buildings against the risk of fire, since they often contain high levels of combustible materials and modifications that have created voids, which can facilitate the spread fire.

UK Arts Councils Pilot International Collaboration Fund

UK arts councils are piloting a fund to encourage international collaboration. The Four Nations International Fund will give out grants of up to £5,000 and is open to organisations and individuals in the creative industries, including in the theatre sector. Applications will open on 21 October and close on 11 November 2021.

Understanding Sexual Harassment in Archaeology

A new short course: Understanding sexual harassment in archaeology: a guide for archaeologists, has been designed as an introduction to tackling sexual harassment in the workplace, tailored specifically to those employed or otherwise engaged in the archaeology sector. The course has been produced by BAJR RESPECT, with support from CIfA [Alliance member] and Prospect Archaeologists Branch.

Culture at COP26

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), in partnership with the Climate Heritage Network and Historic Environment Scotland (HES), has set up Culture at COP - a new website that will showcase art, culture and heritage events. The website will be designed to link to the COP26 themes and key COP26 Policy Issues as identified by the Climate Heritage Network.

And from 1 - 12 November 2021, the COP26 Green Zone will be open to the public at the Glasgow Science Centre. Youth groups, civil society, academia, artists and business will be hosting free events, exhibitions, cultural performances, workshops and talks.

Hiring Freelancers as Art Tutors

Up to 50 freelancers will be employed as art tutors in some of Scotland’s remote communities. Creatives and artists who have lost work during the pandemic can apply to work with primary school students in the islands of Na h-Eileanan Siar, Orkney, Shetland, Argyll, Highland and North Ayrshire.

Artwork Honouring Windrush Generation Unveiled

The UK’s first permanent artwork to honour the Windrush generation has been unveiled in the east London borough of Hackney. Veronica Ryan’s three marble and bronze sculptures draw on her childhood memories of Ridley Road market, near to where they are situated. A further sculpture celebrating the Windrush Generation, by artist Thomas J. Price, is due to be unveiled next June to mark National Windrush Day.

Construction Companies Urged to Stop Demolishing Buildings

UK engineers are urging the Government to prevent buildings from being demolished due to concerns about embodied carbon emissions. They recommend that the construction industry should instead reuse buildings where possible, use recycled materials, and employ machinery powered by clean fuels, as a significant amount of carbon is emitted during the construction of new buildings.

Repurposing Historic Mills

Historic England has commissioned a new report exploring the potential of under-used and vacant mills. It identifies their possible contribution to rebalancing the country’s economy and improving environmental stability, and highlights regeneration success stories since 2017.

Economic Potential of Heritage in York, North Yorkshire & East Riding

Historic England and the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership have jointly commissioned a report, which aims to build a better understanding of historic assets in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding, and how people, places and the economy can benefit from a well-maintained historic environment. It also addresses the impact of COVID-19 in these places.

Why Historic Urban Places Matter

The University of Glasgow has produced a report in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland, which considers the importance of emotion and the role of emotional attachments in understanding why historic urban places matter. 

A High Street Renaissance

A recent report from Arts Council England (ACE) 'A High Street Renaissance: How arts and culture bring people and pride back to our high streets' indicates that people are currently spending less time in civic spaces. This is despite new polling informing the report shows that 62% of UK adults agree that cultural experiences on the high street give them a sense of pride about their local area.

The survey results reveal that only 14% of UK adults expect to spend more time on high streets than before the COVID-19 pandemic, but this rises to 25% among those aged 18 to 25 years of age.

Alliance Member News

A snapshot of the current work of our members.

Consultations

Open Consultations:

• DHSC - Consultation on Proposal for Mandatory COVID Certification - 11 October

• DWP - Shaping future support: the health and disability green paper - 11 October

• MHCLG - Creating a Vision for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc - 12 October

• Ofqual & DfE - Contingency arrangements: GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA - 13 October

• DEFRA - Local Nature Recovery Strategies - 2 November

• MHCLG - Review of Architects Regulation: call for evidence - 8 November 

• MHCLG - Business Rates Revaluation 2023: the central rating list - 8 November

• CMA - Environmental Sustainability Advice to Government - 10 November

• MHCLG - Supporting Defence Infrastructure & the Future of Time-Limited Permitted Development Rights​ - 14 November

• MHCLG - National Infrastructure Planning Reform Programme: stakeholder survey - 17 December

• DEFRA - Beaver Reintroduction & Management in England - 17 November 

• DEFRA - Proposals for Updated Marine Strategy - Part 3 - 29 November

• BEIS - Planning for New Energy Infrastructure: review of energy National Policy Statement - 29 November

• DEFRA - Protecting Plants from Harmful Pests & Disease - 30 November

Consultation on Proposal for Mandatory COVID Certification

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation on the proposal for mandatory COVID certification in a Plan B scenario, which would affect both visitors and the workforce in some settings. Further information on the proposal can be found here.

Deadline: 11 October 2021

Contingency Arrangements for Awarding Qualifications

The Government is seeking views on proposals for contingency arrangements for the award of GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA qualifications in 2022.

Deadline: 13 October 2021

Environmental Sustainability Advice to Government

The CMA has launched a call for inputs to help inform advice that it will provide to the Government on how competition and consumer regimes could better support the UK’s net zero and environmental sustainability goals.

Deadline: 10 November 2021

Protecting Plants from Harmful Pests & Disease

DEFRA has launched a new consultation to seek views on strengthening biosecurity measures, the results from which will inform a new Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain.

Deadline: 30 November 2021

Events

Upcoming Heritage Events - Quick Look

• 7 October: Shipshape Heritage Training Programme: Skills Training Forum, NHS UK

• 9 October: London Craft Week: From These Hands Film Screening​, WMF

• 10 October: Walking Tour: Historic Sunderland, SAVE, Sunderland

• 12 October: Women in Horticulture & Gladstone Park: A Park for the People, London Gardens Trust

• 12 October: NW 2021 Virtual conference, IHBC

• 12 October: Making print rooms in the late eighteenth century, Georgian Group lecture
• 12 October - 14 December: Autumn Second Tuesday Talks, York Consortium for Conservation & Craftsmanship (YCCC)

• 13 October: London 1870-1914: a City at its Zenith - Part 3​, The Victorian Society

• 19 October: Collecting and displaying fakes and copies in the eighteenth-century home, Georgian Group lecture

• 20 October: Conservation on the Edge: Mountain Bothy Association - online lecture, SPAB Scotland

• 20 October - 4 November: London Luminaries - Autumn Lecture Series, English Heritage

• 23 October: Grandeur & Greatness at Kensal Green Cemetery - walking tour, The Victorian Society

• 24 October: The History of Interfaith Dialogue through Culture, Art, Literature & Politics, B'nai B'rith UK

• 27 October: Icon's 3rd Annual Lecture - A mysterious past: conservation of artifacts raised from the wrecks of Sir John Franklin’s fateful 1845 expedition

• 28 October: Living amongst the Cities of the Dead: historic cemeteries of New Orleans, SPAB lecture

• 30 October: Day Conference: Communities of Dissent – Chapels Society, Oxford

• 2 November: The Candida Lycett Green Memorial Lecture, CCT

• 3 – 4 November: AHI Annual Online Conference - Part 1

• 3 November: Conservation on the Edge: Building Repairs at Height - online lecture, SPAB Scotland

• 9 November: Skateboarding in the City: Inclusive Communities & Diverse Participants​, London Gardens Trust

• 9 November: Private Tour of Devonshire Park, Eastbourne, Sussex Heritage Trust

• 15 November: The Castles of Wardour: building an Anglo-Catholic identity in eighteenth-century Britain, Georgian Group lecture
• 16 November: Noble Ambitions: The fall and rise of the post-war country house, Georgian Group lecture

• 17 - 18 November: AHI Annual Online Conference - Part 2

• 23 November: William Wrighte's Grotesque Architecture of 1767, Georgian Group lecture
• 23 - 24 November: COTAC Conference 2021 - 'Protecting our world, protecting our heritage'
• 19 January - 3 February: London Luminaries - Winter Lecture Series​, English Heritage

Courses

Upcoming Heritage Courses:

• 7 and 8 October: Copyright Essentials for Museums and Galleries, Naomi Korn Associates
• 27 October: Know Your Audiences; Introduction to Interpretation, Tricolor
• 25 November: Good Housekeeping - Part 1: Caring for your old building’s historic fittings, fixtures and furnishings, SPAB/Icon
• 8 - 9 October: An Introduction to Lime Plastering, SPAB
• 22 - 24 October: An Introduction to Letter Cutting in Stone, SPAB
• 11 November: An Introduction to Lime in Building, SPAB
• 12 November: Hot Limes in Building, SPAB
• 13 November: Living with Your Old House online course, SPAB
• 25 November: Good Housekeeping - Part 1: Caring for your old building’s historic fittings, fixtures and furnishings, SPAB/Icon

Tricolor Courses on Audience & Interpretation

Tricolor Associates [Alliance member], following the online training the team delivered to many organisations to aid their transition to digital skills due to COVID-19, is now offering online courses to the heritage and museum sector.

Two new courses taking place on 27 October 2021 - 'Know Your Audiences' and 'Introduction to Interpretation' - are now available to book through their website.

Jobs

Salaried

Kickstart: Advocacy & Communications Assistant - The Heritage Alliance

Aged 16-24 and passionate about heritage?

We are advertising a Kickstart role through the Historic England gateway, which will give the opportunity for a young person to join our Policy & Comms team to build their understanding of heritage policy and develop their communications skills.

Applicants who meet the criteria should express their interest in the role to their JobCentre Work Coach, who will refer them for this position. The full details about this role can be found here.

Salary: London Living Wage (25 hours per week)

Closing date: 10 October 2021

Communications & Engagement Officer - Rebuilding Heritage

Do you want to work at the heart of heritage and help to support its future in an uncertain present? The Heritage Alliance is seeking an outstanding person to contribute to the final stages of the successful Rebuilding Heritage project (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund).

You will help to maximise the legacy of the Rebuilding Heritage programme and ensure that its resources, developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are available to individuals and organisations as they plan for a sustainable future.

This is a fixed term appointment (0.6FTE (21 hours per week)) to 28th February 2022. A full job description and details of how to apply are available on our website.

Salary: £30,000 FTE per annum, pro rata (21 hours per week)

Closing date: 5pm, 24 October 2021

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Schedule of forthcoming issues:

• Issue 454 - Thurs 21 October (content deadline: Fri 15 October)
• Issue 455 - Thurs 4 November (content deadline: Fri 26 October)
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