Chief Executive Officer
Employer: ENGLISH HERITAGE
Location: London, EC2M
Salary: £competitive
Closing date: 8 Jun 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Sector: Arts & heritage, Business leadership & executive, Charities, Heritage, CEO, Cause, Volunteering, Arts & culture, Charity & volunteering support
Job Details
English Heritage are seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity, which cares for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England. We care for the bridges and bronzes, gardens and gargoyles, stone circles and secret bunkers and everything in between. We are the only charity in the world which looks after a National Collection from our own earned income.
Our mission focuses on creating inspiring visitor experiences, preserving historic sites and collections for future generations and connecting people to places.
We have a world‑class portfolio of heritage assets, diversified funding and a successful operating model and are supported by our hardworking employees, the generosity of our volunteers, a loyal membership of 1.2 million people, as well as donors and supporters.
The Board of Trustees, chaired by Tony Hales CBE, is seeking candidates for the role of Chief Executive Officer to join English Heritage and lead the organisation into its next chapter.
You will work with the Board and senior leadership team to ensure English Heritage delivers on its charitable objectives, including conservation, public benefit and financial security.
Responsibilities
Lead a large, complex organization operating across multiple sites and engage diverse stakeholders.
Develop incisive strategies and translate them into successful delivery.
Collaborate as a team player, leading with integrity and inclusivity.
Balance sensitivity required for managing conservation sites with the drive needed to attract income.
Leverage the value volunteers bring (advantageous).
Qualifications
Strong track record of leading large, complex organizations.
Experience in conservation, heritage sector or related field (preferred).
Ability to work with a Board of Trustees and senior leadership team.
Understanding of financial management and sustainable funding strategies.
Demonstrated ability to balance public benefit and commercial objectives.
Next Steps
If you think you have the vision, skills and experience to take on such a fantastic opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via our website.
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