About Us
We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment.
What We Do
We protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we've come from as a nation. We care passionately about the stories they tell, the ideas they represent and the people who live, work and play among them.
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Historic England’s Role
We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment.
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Historic England Future Strategy
Our Future Strategy to make our Vision for a heritage that is valued, celebrated and shared by everyone become a reality.
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Corporate Plan
Our Corporate Plan provides a framework for our work as an organisation with a focus on six priority areas.
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Annual Report and Accounts
Read our latest Annual Report and Accounts.
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Our Role With English Heritage
Find out about the relationship between Historic England and the English Heritage Trust.
How We Are Funded
Historic England is funded largely by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Find out more about how income is structured, and how we spend it.
Who We Are
Meet the members of our Commission, Executive Team and Committees.
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Commission
The Commission is the governing board of the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England and oversees the work of Historic England.
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Executive Team
The Chief Executive is supported by an Executive Team comprising the Executive Directors of Historic England's five operational groups.
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Committees
Find out about the role of Historic England's committees.
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Inclusion, Diversity and Equality
Find out what Historic England is doing to engage people of different backgrounds, perspectives and needs in our work.
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Modern Slavery Transparency Statement
Historic England has a zero tolerance policy for any form of modern slavery, coerced labour or human trafficking.
Careers
Interested in a career at Historic England? We’re always looking for passionate people with fresh perspectives to join us.
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Search All Jobs
See the latest job vacancies at Historic England.
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Apprenticeships at Historic England
Our apprenticeships are open to everyone and offer you a paid learning opportunity across heritage and support roles.
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Volunteer with Historic England
Have fun meeting new people and learning new skills as a volunteer with Historic England.
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Everyone's Welcome
We’re looking for new ways to promote the past. To make it inclusive to all, we need people with fresh perspectives, from all walks of life, to join.
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What Could You Do at Historic England?
We’ve got opportunities up and down the country. Whatever your background, there’s sure to be a place for you at Historic England.
Contact Us
Customer Services
Got a question? Get in touch with our friendly and helpful Customer Services Team
Telephone
0370 333 0607
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Contact UsFind out how to get in touch with our national and regional offices.
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Stay up to Date
Follow Historic England on social media and sign up to receive our newsletter.
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Access to Information
Here you can find out about our data protection policy and how you can access any of your information that we may hold.
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Position statement: zero tolerance
Historic England's zero tolerance position statement and unacceptable behaviour policy.
Climate Change
We’re facing a global crisis. Historic England recognises the need for urgent action and is committed to achieving net zero.
We are researching and promoting how the historic environment can positively contribute to overall global sustainability through adapting and mitigating.
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Delivering on Climate Change Action and Heritage
Find position statements, advice, research and training on climate change and the historic environment.
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Our Climate Change Strategy
A strategy for Historic England’s response to the climate, energy and biodiversity crisis.
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Our Carbon Reduction Plan
This plan sets out our baseline for reducing carbon emissions and our approach to achieving Net Zero by 2040.
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