Legal and Health & Safety Office Manager

Legal and Health & Safety Office Manager Historic England Employment type: Full time, fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2027. Location: Hybrid – London, UK. Inclusive hybrid working available.

Team: Governance and Legal. Seniority: Junior. Application deadline: 19 Jul 2026 11:59 pm BST.

Perks and benefits Work from home option Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Additional parental leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Sabbatical opportunities Mentoring/coaching Payroll giving Salary sacrifice Team social events Team lunches Extracurricular clubs Cycle to work scheme Job Description Summary We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them. In this role you will support the Health & Safety and Legal teams in a dynamic environment.

What you will be doing As Legal and Health & Safety Office Manager, you will provide essential administrative support across the Health & Safety and Legal teams, ensuring efficient operation of key business functions. Who we are looking for Administration/secretarial experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong experience and understanding of MS Word and Outlook, good aptitude for IT systems Numerate with analytical skills Excellent organisational skills – tidy and systematic approach Proactive and able to use own initiative Flexible working We are open to considering options including job sharing, part‑time working, compressed hours and different working locations, including hybrid working. Equal opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we discuss reasonable adjustments. Historic England recognises the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. We encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities, who are underrepresented at this level.

Why work for Historic England We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity enhances performance and attracts talent. Our flexible working options support a balance between home and work life.

Application information We use a structured hiring system that reduces bias; you will answer a series of questions to demonstrate your suitability. Please provide original content in your responses. #J-18808-Ljbffr