Title Head of Site Investment Location Flexible, based at one of our offices (York, London, Swindon) hybrid or homeworker Salary From £81,206 p.a. depending on location, skills and experience / full time 36 hrs per week /permanent Job type Permanent Ref 16001
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Head of Site Investment (internally known as Site Investment Programme Lead) to join our team. The role is full time and permanent working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary from £81,206 p.a. depending on skills, experience and location.
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity 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 our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity for a strategic and driven leader who can unlock the full potential of our collection of historic sites.
Reporting to the Operations, Experience & Engagement Director, this pivotal role will lead the development and prioritisation of investment needs across the estate from visitor facilities and infrastructure to commercial enhancements and major transformational projects (excluding conservation).
You'll be the strategic force behind our Site Investment Programme, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define and shape property ambitions and create a nationally prioritised pipeline of investment opportunities.
In addition to amassing the investment needs, you will also lead projects, acting as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for major projects and representing client-side needs at all stages.
We're looking for someone who has experience of creating capital investment programmes and a proven track record of leading complex, multi-million-pound capital projects, ideally within heritage, culture, or visitor services. You'll be a confident communicator, able to bring together diverse teams, influence senior stakeholders, and advocate for the strategic vision behind each project.
If you're excited by the idea of helping to shape the visitor experience and strengthen the long-term resilience of some of the nation's most iconic historic places we'd love to hear from you. To apply, answer a few questions and submit your CV and cover letter, each should be a maximum of 2 sides.
Please note internally this role is known as Site Investment Programme Lead.
First stage interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th June 2025 at our Wood Street Office in London with second stage Tuesday 17th June 2025.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Gemma Dunne, Executive Assistant on Gemma.Dunne@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
You will need to refer to the following documents when completing your application.
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