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About the Role
Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Keykeeper to join us at Fort Brockhurst, Medieval Merchant's House and Royal Garrison Church working 25 hours per week but this may vary.
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
Responsibilities
Based at Fort Brockhurst and working across the Medieval Merchant's House, Southampton and the Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our historic sites.
Working as part of the Volunteer and Engagement Team, supporting the Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, our dedicated teams of volunteers, no two days will be the same.
As our Keykeeper across the 3 sites you will be responsible for:
- Providing safe access to the site at agreed times for contractors and English Heritage staff, remaining on site to monitor work and activity where necessary.
- Supporting the opening the sites to facilitate public access for agreed opening hours, including prebooked activities and tours, school visits or community events.
- Ensuring our properties remain safe, well-presented and ready to deliver exceptional visitor experiences.
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The role will also involve you to:
- Carry out all pre-agreed safety and security checks.
- Recording these checks and reporting defects and required works on English Heritage systems.
Requirements
You will be someone who can use their own initiative and be able to work with limited or no supervision. Ideally you will need to live within a reasonable distance of Fort Brockhurst to carry out this role, as you will be part of the Duty Management Team at this site.
Benefits
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events.
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you, and up to 6 friends and / or family members.
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes.
- Statutory maternity/paternity/shared parental leave.
- 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays pro rata.
- Matched pension contributions up to a maximum of 10%.
About Us
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/
You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Application Process
Interviews will be held on in the week commencing 14th September at Fort Brockhurst.
If you would like to talk to us before you apply e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Ali Naylor, Volunteer and Engagement Manager South and East, on southvolunteerengagementteam@english-heritage.org.uk
No agencies please.
Closing date: 06/09/2026 23:59:59
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