Icon, the Institute of Conservation, is looking for an experienced and collaborative Groups and Public Programmes Lead to help us empower our volunteer community and bring the value of heritage conservation to wider audiences.
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this new role will support Icon’s volunteer-led specialist Groups, helping deliver inspiring events, talks, training and activities that celebrate and share widely the importance of conservation.
You’ll develop and lead Icon’s public engagement programme – creating partnerships with charities, schools and community organisations, coordinating studio visits and workshops, and championing opportunities for conservators to connect with new audiences. You’ll also design and deliver volunteer training, support Group committees, and line‑manage our Groups & Public Programmes Administrator.
We’re looking for someone with experience delivering creative or cultural programmes, supporting volunteers, and managing partnerships. Strong communication, organisational skills and a passion for heritage are essential.
Icon is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Job description
Groups and Public Programmes Lead - Job Description.pdf
How to apply
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] by 2 March 2026 at 12:00.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we also ask all applicants to complete our Equal Opportunity and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Groups and Public Programmes Lead - Application Form.docx
Icon Equal Opportunity and Diversity Monitoring Form 2025.docx