The Emerging Talent Placements Programme provides safe and quantitative work experience to young people aged 18 to 30 from underrepresented audiences:
people who are disadvantaged by their socio-economic background, ethnic minorities and those with disabilities.
The programme offers 8-12 weeks placement opportunities, and you will receive a training bursary to cover your cost of living throughout the placement. The initiative of this programme is to open up heritage sector careers to audiences currently under-represented in the workforce.
To register your interest in the 2025 Historic England Emerging Talents Placement Programme.
Application Stages
Stage One: Expression of interest to join The Emerging Talent Placements Programme
This is to confirm your interest and eligibility for this opportunity.
Stage Two: Brief Call
To provide you with further information regarding the live opportunities and to discuss your interests.
Stage Three: Direct Submission
Direct Application to Historic England, a specific link will be sent to you from the Step Team.
Stage Four: Interview Preparation
Once you have been shortlisted and invited to interview. Historic England will provide interview questions 24 hours before the interview and Step will support you with an interview preparation session, giving you the opportunity to practice on elaborating points, transferable skills and any other preparation required.
EMERGING TALENTS PROGRAMME
–2025 LIVE PLACEMENTS –
Explore your future in heritage – Emerging Talent Placements with Historic England
Take the first step toward your future
Register your interest
Step is proud to support Historic England’s Emerging Talent Placements – short-term work experience opportunities for young people from underrepresented backgrounds to explore careers in culture and conservation.
About Historic England’s Emerging Talent Programme
Historic England is the public body that looks after England’s historic environment — helping people understand, value and protect the historic places that shape our national story.
Their Emerging Talent Placements launched in 2022 to help address the lack of diversity in the heritage sector and offer short-term work experience (6–12 weeks) for young people aged 18–30.
- People from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds
- Disabled people
- Individuals who have experienced social and/or economic disadvantage
This programme is part of Historic England’s wider Future Talent strategy — a commitment to creating inclusive, skills-based career paths across the heritage sector.
Why Step?
Step has been selected as a trusted delivery partner to help recruit for this programme — thanks to our longstanding expertise in placing students and graduates from diverse backgrounds into meaningful experiences.
You’ll apply via Step and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
Why apply?
- ✅ Get practical experience with a respected national organisation
- ✅ Work with people who care about inclusion, not just box-ticking
- ✅ Explore a career in heritage, conservation, community, archives or planning
- ✅ Build confidence and connections — even if you’re not sure what comes next
Take the first step toward your future
Register your interest
You’ll be the first to hear when opportunities go live — plus we’ll send tips to help you prepare your application.
