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Heritage jobs in Sussex
Heritage jobs in Sussex with The Sussex Archaeological Society and its trading company Sussex Past. Scroll down for a list of current available roles. Please note: We are currently unable to accept work experience placements.
Casual Visitor Services Supervisor
£13.16 per hour
Based at Fishbourne Roman Palace
Job description – click here
We have an opportunity to lead our team of Casual Visitor Service Assistants at Fishbourne Roman Palace as a Casual Visitor Services Supervisor. You will have responsibility for ensuring that an outstanding visitor welcome is given to each of our visitors’, and you will have a passion for providing the highest levels of customer service ensuring that our visitor areas are maintained to a high standard. You will want to maximise sales in our gift shop and support the recruitment of new members for our Society.
In this role, we are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrable experience in presenting information to a wide variety of audiences, demonstrable experience in a museum, heritage, tourism, or customer facing role, experience of cash handling and a demonstrable interest in history/heritage. You will also need a flexible approach to work as our site is open 7 days a week and so some weekend working will be required.
For an informal discussion please contact Jean Sanderson on 01243 785859
To apply for the role please visit our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/40620
Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 7th May
Interviews will take place week beginning 12th May
Head of Operations/ Deputy Director
Salary range £40,000-£45,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent
Based at Fishbourne Roman Palace
Job description – click here
We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations/Deputy Director who has a proven track record of managing a challenging and varied operational environment for Fishbourne Roman Palace. The successful candidate will need an empathy for the arts, and specifically a passion for the UK’s history and archaeology to lead a senior team of staff to support the Director of Fishbourne Roman Palace and the Board of Trustees, develop and implement a strategic vision for the Palace which will ensure its future financially.
The job will involve supporting the Director of FRP and deputising as appropriate to lead and motivate the senior team fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, empowerment and trust, building a volunteer model of passionate and committed staff, developing and implementing operational strategies that are aligned with the Trust’s overall goals and objectives and identifying and implementing improvements to enhance the commercial offering at the Palace.
In addition to the above, you should have:
– Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team.
– Demonstrable experience of working in a Head of Operations or similar role.
– Experience of developing and operating a successful commercial environment.
– Knowledge of managing external contractors.
– Understanding and experience of good customer care in a visitor attraction.
– Experience of changing priorities due to operational requirements.
– Experience of financial reporting and managing/controlling budgets.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jean Sanderson on 01243 785859.
If you are interested in applying for this role, further information including an application form and job description are available on our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/40545
Closing Date: Friday 9th May, 5pm
Interviews: week beginning 12th or 19th May
Director of Lewes Properties
Salary range £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent
Based in Lewes
Job description – click here
Trustees wish to appoint an experienced leader who has a proven track record of managing within a varied and fast-moving environment. The successful candidate will bring a passion for UK heritage, and specifically for the history and archaeology of Sussex. They will be able to lead a team of passionate and knowledgeable individuals, developing strong internal and external relationships and helping develop and implement a strategic vision for the Lewes properties which ensures their future.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to take on the strategic oversight and cultural transformation of our heritage properties in Lewes and the surrounding areas. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned professional with a passion for heritage, strong operational acumen, and a proven track record of driving organisational change through inspiring leadership.
In addition to the above, you should have:
- Proven senior leadership in a heritage, cultural, or visitor attraction environment.
- A strong track record of strategic planning and delivering long-term organisational goals.
- Demonstrable experience in managing complex, multi-site operations and teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, with experience identifying and delivering growth, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.
If you are interested in applying for this role, further information including an application form and job description are available on our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/40545
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 14th May
Interviews: week beginning 19th May
The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equality and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community. All applications are judged on merit.