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Heritage Conservation Officer

Heritage Conservation Officers play a pivotal role in preserving the UK's rich cultural and historical legacy, ensuring that our architectural treasures and natural landscapes are safeguarded for future generations. This rewarding career allows you to blend your passion for history and the environment with practical conservation efforts, making a tangible impact on communities and the nation as a whole.

Heritage Conservation Officer

15

Geography and Earth Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY15
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST
45%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYA
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £32,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (15), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Heritage Conservation OfficerIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior officers in conducting site assessments and preparing reports. You will gain hands-on experience in heritage conservation and learn about relevant legislation.£24,000 - £32,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Heritage Conservation OfficerAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects and advising stakeholders on conservation strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in managing complex heritage sites.£36,000 - £46,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Heritage Conservation OfficerIn a senior role, you will oversee major conservation projects, influence policy, and mentor junior staff. Your leadership will shape the future of heritage conservation in the UK.£50,000+

The degree route

Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓GeologyUniversity of Exeter · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓OceanographyUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,500 median
🎓Earth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓GeographyBangor University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

Degree subjects that lead this way

Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.