Heritage Careers Guide-2023 – 2024
Friday 5th December 2025
In collaboration with Built Environment Forum Scotland, the Heritage Alliance has released a Heritage Careers Guide for 2023-2024 authored by Professor Ian Baxter at Heriot-Watt University. From sector-specific organisations to research forums and large-scale heritage organisations, this helpful guide is a must-read for anyone curious about professional opportunities in the Heritage Sector.
The Heritage Careers Guide 2023–24 provides a comprehensive overview of job pathways, skills, training routes, and employment trends across the UK heritage sector.
Contents Summary
Welcome & Introduction – Sector challenges post-pandemic, digital transformation, equity and inclusion, and new expectations of staff and visitors.
Job Market Overview – Recruitment realities, volunteering pathways, skills shortages, and emerging digital roles.
Search Tips – Keyword strategies, sign-up systems, and cross-sector opportunities (parks, conservation bodies).
Sector Bulletin Listings – BEFS Bulletin and Heritage Update newsletters.
Commercial Job Boards – ArtsJobsOnline, CharityJob, Guardian Jobs, Goodmoves, Museums & Heritage Advisor, and others.
Professional Networks & Organisations – Overviews of bodies offering training, networking, and development opportunities.
Practical Advice – Importance of soft skills, networking, diversification of entry routes, and continuous professional development.
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