Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Location: Primarily home-based, with occasional site visits
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time available

This heritage consultant vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to join Heritage Unlimited — a leading heritage consultancy based in London. We are seeking a talented professional to provide expert advice on listed building consent applications, heritage statements, and a wide range of heritage consultancy services. This heritage consultant vacancy is ideal for someone with a strong background in historic building conservation.

Heritage Unlimited delivers expert advice on projects across the country. We specialise in guiding public and private sector clients through alterations to listed buildings and developments in the historic environment. Our team navigates complex planning challenges and provides innovative solutions for heritage-sensitive work.

We have a strong reputation for producing exceptional reports across a diverse range of projects. We offer a collaborative and supportive workplace where expertise thrives. As a compact, dynamic firm, we provide excellent opportunities for professional growth across a broad spectrum of heritage contexts — from urban regeneration to rural preservation.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Heritage Consultant who works well both independently and as part of a team. You will lead the research and preparation of key documents, including Heritage Statements, Conservation Plans, and Building Recordings. You will engage directly with clients and interdisciplinary consultants, offering strategic insights that shape successful outcomes for heritage-sensitive projects.

This role offers the chance to influence meaningful change in the built and historic environment. You will contribute to the safeguarding of our nation’s cultural legacy while advancing your career in a stimulating and rewarding field.

Essential Requirements

To excel in this heritage consultant vacancy, you will bring:

• A degree in building conservation or archaeology, with membership (or eligibility for membership) of the IHBC
• Solid knowledge of the planning system
• A firm understanding of architectural design principles
• Knowledge of repairs and maintenance of listed buildings
• Desirable: In-depth knowledge of conservation techniques and practices
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports under tight deadlines
• Skill in advising on modifications to listed buildings
• Proficiency in providing design guidance for new developments in conservation areas
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ideally based in London or surrounding counties, with flexibility to travel
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

Joining Heritage Unlimited means investing in your future with a comprehensive package that includes:

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience
• 25 days of annual leave, plus eight public holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance coverage
• Pension scheme

We foster a balanced and fulfilling work environment where your contributions matter and your professional development is a priority. Learn more about our team on the Our Team page.

How to Apply

Please visit our website for further details. Submit your CV and a tailored covering letter to recruitment@heritageunlimited.co.uk. For an informal discussion about this heritage consultant vacancy, contact us on 0330 0880 984.

Closing Date: Friday, 13 March 2026  |  Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 23 March 2026

Heritage Unlimited is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the heritage sector. We look forward to welcoming a passionate professional to our friendly team.