Engagement Apprentice

Westminster Abbey is looking for a motivated and passionate individual who is interested in gaining hands on experience in the heritage sector to join our dynamic Engagement Team. 

In this role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of both our events and community engagement programmes, working to create avenues for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the story of the Abbey. We run a varied programme of talks, tours, workshops and activities days that take inspiration from the Abbey’s enduring role as a place of worship and national memory.   

You’ll play a key role in the, planning and delivery of our public engagement programmes, alongside supporting our digital initiatives. This role is managed by the Adult Engagement Manager and your primary focus will be on developing activities for adults, with regular opportunities to work on projects aimed at families and young people.  

This role is part of the Abbey’s commitment to social engagement and developing people. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to various activities across different areas of engagement, working alongside a supportive team.

Additionally, as part of your development, you will complete the Apprenticeship in Cultural Learning and Participation Level 3, a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job and gain valuable skills.

We’re looking for someone eager to learn and contribute to the Abbey’s mission of inspiring and engaging diverse audiences. A degree level qualification is not required for this role. The post-holder must have a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English, or a willingness to achieve this level in the first year of the contract, in time for the end-point assessment of your Apprenticeship. 

If you are interested in applying and would like to find out more about this role, we are holding two information sessions at the Abbey during the application window:

 If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] to sign up. If you are unable to attend but would like to arrange an informal chat, please contact us via the same address.  

Working Hours 
The full-time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week.  One day each week set aside for teaching and study towards your Level 3 qualification. This role also involves some ad-hoc evening and weekend working, including at least one Saturday per month. Time off in lieu will be given for these instances. 

Annual Holidays
The full-time holiday entitlement is 33 days per annum, including recognised public holidays. 

Training
On-site training will be provided in all aspects of the job. Any further training needs will be assessed through the probation period and in annual appraisals. 

Pension Scheme and Life Assurance 
All employees can join a Group Personal Pension plan, where the minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 9% (as determined by the level of the employee contribution). You will be auto-enrolled into our qualifying workplace pension scheme after 3 months, if you meet the eligibility criteria.  

All employees are covered by death-in-service life assurance, whether or not they choose to join the pension scheme.