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Heritage Conservation Officer

Heritage Conservation Officers play a pivotal role in preserving the UK's rich cultural and historical legacy, ensuring that our architectural treasures and natural landscapes are safeguarded for future generations. This rewarding career allows you to blend your passion for history and the environment with practical conservation efforts, making a tangible impact on communities and the nation as a whole.

Heritage Conservation Officer

Geography and Earth Sciences

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY15

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST45%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYA

STARTING PAY£24,000 - £32,000

RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI

AI exposure today is low on our index (15), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Historic EnglandAs the public body that looks after England's historic environment, Historic England is a leading employer in heritage conservation, offering diverse opportunities for professionals passionate about preserving history.

National TrustThe National Trust is dedicated to preserving historic sites and landscapes across the UK, providing a dynamic work environment for conservation officers focused on heritage management.

English HeritageEnglish Heritage manages over 400 historic sites, making it a key player in the conservation sector, with roles that allow you to work directly with iconic landmarks.

The Heritage Lottery FundThe Heritage Lottery Fund supports projects that conserve and enhance the UK's heritage, offering roles that combine funding with conservation expertise.