Join the First EHL Core Group

What is the Core Group? 

The EHL Core Group will be a small and dynamic team of five representatives from different EHL Sites. Each member will lead a thematic Practice Group for a one-year term, helping to animate collaboration and co-creation within the EHL Community of Practice. 

The five thematic priorities follow the suggestions presented by the Bureau based on Community consultations and tested during the 2024 EHL Forum, reflecting the most pressing shared challenges and opportunities across the network. 

• Funding: Focuses on strengthening the financial sustainability of EHL Sites by exploring funding opportunities, encouraging the exchange of best practices, and supporting the development of collaborative pilot initiatives. 

• Digitisation and new media: Explores how digital tools and storytelling can enhance the visibility, accessibility, and engagement of EHL Sites — from digitisation strategies to creative content and collaborative formats. 

• Visibility: Aims to raise the profile of the European Heritage Label through improved communication strategies, stronger branding, and joint campaigns that highlight the European dimension of each Site. 

• Audience engagement: Looks at how to better connect with diverse audiences — particularly young people — through inclusive educational programmes, participatory experiences, and intergenerational dialogue. 

• Climate change and sustainability: Promotes environmentally responsible heritage management by encouraging sustainable practices, green tourism, and alignment with the European Green Deal and other EU climate goals. 

Who can apply? 

Managers of European Heritage Label (EHL) Sites are invited to apply to join the Core Group of the EHL Community of Practice. As a Core Group member, you will take on a leadership role in shaping the Community and supporting collaboration among EHL Sites across Europe. 

As a Core Group member, your main responsibilities will include: 

• Leading a Practice Group on your thematic priority (composed of up to 15 EHL Sites); 

• Developing and coordinating an action plan with the support of the EHL Bureau; 

• Organising discussions, visits, and workshops within your area of focus; 

• Acting as a connector between EHL Sites, the EHL Bureau, and the wider community; 

• Representing the collective voice of EHL Sites in shaping the Community of Practice. 

How to apply? 

Your application should include: 

• A short motivation statement (max 1 page) 

• Indication of the priority area you would like to lead 

• Relevant experience or ideas you wish to bring to the Core Group 

Submit your application by 30 April 2025, 18:00 (CEST) to vincent.curie@ehl-bureau.eu