From the extraordinary to the everyday, our historic places and spaces matter - to you, to us, to the nation. From community centres to cathedrals, homes to highstreets, markets to mills – they are the places we all choose to hold onto, the legacy we want to pass on and the stories we continue to tell.
We work together with people and organisations across England, to discover, protect and bring new life to our shared historic environment. Providing advice, knowledge, support and services, so the history that surrounds us all, lives on and is loved for longer.
Historic England’s Role
We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment.
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.
Corporate Plan
Our Corporate Plan provides a framework for our work as an organisation with a focus on six priority areas.
Annual Report and Accounts
Read our latest Annual Report and Accounts.
Our Role With English Heritage
Find out about the relationship between Historic England and the English Heritage Trust.
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.
Meet the members of our Commission, Executive Team and Committees.
The Commission is the governing board of the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England and oversees the work of Historic England.
The Chief Executive is supported by an Executive Team comprising the Executive Directors of Historic England's five operational groups.
Find out about the role of Historic England's committees.
Find out what Historic England is doing to engage people of different backgrounds, perspectives and needs in our work.
Historic England has a zero tolerance policy for any form of modern slavery, coerced labour or human trafficking.
Interested in a career at Historic England? We’re always looking for passionate people with fresh perspectives to join us.
Search All Jobs
See the latest job vacancies at Historic England.
Apprenticeships at Historic England
Our apprenticeships are open to everyone and offer you a paid learning opportunity across heritage and support roles.
Volunteer with Historic England
Have fun meeting new people and learning new skills as a volunteer with Historic England.
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.
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.
Got a question? Get in touch with our friendly and helpful Customer Services Team
0370 333 0607
Find out how to get in touch with our national and regional offices.
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Here you can find out about our data protection policy and how you can access any of your information that we may hold.
Historic England's zero tolerance position statement and unacceptable behaviour policy.
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.
Find position statements, advice, research and training on climate change and the historic environment.
A strategy for Historic England’s response to the climate, energy and biodiversity crisis.
This plan sets out our baseline for reducing carbon emissions and our approach to achieving Net Zero by 2040.
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