Heritage Officer career guide
Heritage Officers help protect historic buildings, monuments and cultural sites by advising on conservation, planning and public engagement.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Heritage Officer do?
Heritage Officers help protect historic buildings, monuments and cultural sites by advising on conservation, planning and public engagement.
- Historic sites
- Office
- Museums
- Site visits
- Historic England
- National Trust
- Local authorities
- Heritage consultancies
- Museums
How to become a Heritage Officer
Heritage officers work with communities, developers and government organisations to conserve historic environments.
Degree in Heritage, History, Archaeology, Geography, Planning or a related subject.
Skills and progression for Heritage Officer
- Research
- Communication
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Senior Heritage Officer
- Heritage Manager
- Head of Heritage
- Heritage Consultant
- Director of Heritage
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