Overview We are seeking a Head of Stonehenge to lead the iconic World Heritage Site, based at Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire. The role is a permanent, full‑time position of 36 hours per week, responsible for managing a large and diverse team to deliver exceptional visitor experience and sustainable financial performance.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership across Operations, Retail and Food & Beverage, achieving revenue targets and managing complex budgets.
Lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to deliver a world‑class visitor experience.
Shape and implement the site’s long‑term strategy, safeguarding Stonehenge and ensuring a thriving and sustainable future.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners locally and nationally.
Oversee operational arrangements for the summer and winter solstices and all seasonal gatherings.
Hold ultimate responsibility for compliance, safety of the site, visitors and staff.
Qualifications
Proven strategic and operational leadership demonstrated through leading large and diverse teams in a complex visitor‑facing environment, ensuring high standards of experience, property management and operational performance.
Strong commercial and financial acumen with a track record of achieving revenue targets across multiple income streams, managing complex budgets and delivering sustainable operating surplus.
High‑level communication and external representation skills, capable of influencing, engaging and representing the organisation credibly at senior level.
Sound judgement, governance and safety leadership, evidenced by robust internal controls and effective health and safety management.
Inclusive and influential leadership, building collaborative cultures and motivating teams across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Benefits
Salary from £64,189 p.a., dependent on skills and experience.
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, increasing to 28 days after 3 years.
Matched pension contributions up to 10 %.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunities to progress your career within the heritage sector.
Subscriptions to professional bodies.
Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members.
25 % discount in English Heritage shops and cafés.
Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave.
Option to buy additional leave.
Inclusive working environment supporting all backgrounds, religions and needs.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion English Heritage is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, respected and valued. We support the wellbeing of our staff through access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme and the implementation of reasonable adjustments where needed.
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