Jess Vining

Jess Vining has a diverse work experience in the heritage sector. Jess began their career as a Visitor Services Assistant at Chiswick House & Gardens Trust in February 2020. In April 2020, they joined World Heritage UK as a Communications and Research Assistant. Jess then obtained a postgraduate position at the University of Exeter, where they worked from September 2020 to December 2022. During their time at the university, they also served as a Social Media Coordinator for Hidden Cities Project from April 2021 to June 2022. In November 2020, Jess worked as a Heritage and Education Development Intern at St Nicholas Priory until May 2021. Jess then joined Historic Royal Palaces as a Public Engagement Assistant in January 2020 and transitioned to English Heritage as a Volunteer Manager in July 2023. Their most recent role was as a Visitor Experience Manager at Mapperton Estate from February to July 2023.

Jess Vining began their education journey at the University of Exeter in 2016 and completed their undergraduate studies there in 2019. The specific degree obtained during this period is not mentioned. In 2019, they enrolled at UCL and pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Managing Archaeology Sites, which they completed in 2020. Jess further expanded their educational qualifications by pursuing a postgraduate degree in History and Archaeology at the University of Exeter from 2020 to 2022.