Historical Association
Education and Events Administrator
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Company Description
The Historical Association (HA) is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter, dedicated to promoting the study and enjoyment of history since 1906. It brings together people with a shared interest in the past, including professional historians, educators, and the wider public. The HA supports history teaching, lifelong learning, and public engagement through resources, events, and outreach. Applicants will join an organization that values inclusive access to history in schools, communities, and cultural settings. The association offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful educational programs and national historical initiatives.
Role Description
Due to maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education and Events Administrator to support the delivery of a first-class service across our CPD and programmes. We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with strong experience in event administration to join our team for a one-year fixed term maternity cover position. For 3 days per week, specifically on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the successful applicant will support the education events team with administration relating to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events and programmes.
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You’ll get to work with a great team and a wide range of stakeholders in history education, from academic historians to some of the most well-respected names in the history teaching world. If you have experience of event administration, are interested in history and a part-time role might suit you for a year, perhaps as you complete postgraduate study, or as part of a career transition then this role could be for you!
Education membership and CPD programming are core functions of the Association. We have around 8,000 members across the UK and internationally, with primary and secondary teachers, schools and educators forming the bulk of our membership.
Job title: Education & Events Administrator
Location: Kennington, London
Responsible to: Head of Education, and Education & Events Officer
Salary: £30,000 (pro rata) plus 6% pension contribution or opt out
Hours: 21 hours per week. This is a one-year fixed term position.
Annual leave: 15 days per annum plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
Closing date: Tuesday 8 September (midnight)
Interviews: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September (in person)
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Start date: Monday 26 October
Main function of job: To provide professional, highly efficient and friendly administrative support on all aspects of CPD and education events delivery.
Job description: Download the full job description at: https://www.history.org.uk/secondary/news/4570/were-hiring
Application process: Please email your CV with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides A4) outlining your suitability for the role, why the post appeals to you and how you fulfil the criteria and person specification outlined in the job description to Mel Jones, Head of Education on melanie.jones@history.org.uk before midnight on Tuesday 8 September.
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be informed by Friday 11 September. We regret that due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.
The HA offices are based near Kennington Tube Station in South London. We have a small and friendly staff of 7 full-time and 6 part-time individuals. You will be expected to be based in the office 3 days per week for the first 3 months of your contract, with the allowance of one work-from-home day thereafter.
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