Job: Head of Stonehenge

English Heritage, a charity dedicated to preserving England's historic sites, is actively recruiting for a "Head of Stonehenge." This permanent, full-time position aims to find an experienced leader to oversee the world-renowned World Heritage Site, managing a large team, ensuring exceptional visitor experiences, and driving financial performance for the charity.<ul><li>The Head of Stonehenge will be responsible for strategic leadership across operations, retail, and food & beverage, with a focus on achieving revenue targets and managing complex budgets to support English Heritage's sustainability goals.</li><li>Key duties include advocating for the site, building relationships with partners, leading staff and volunteers, and shaping the long-term strategy for Stonehenge's preservation and future.</li><li>The role also involves overseeing intricate operational arrangements for seasonal gatherings, such as the summer and winter solstices, and ensuring compliance and safety for visitors and staff.</li><li>Required qualifications include proven strategic and operational leadership in a complex visitor-facing environment, strong commercial and financial acumen, high-level communication skills, sound judgment, and inclusive leadership.</li><li>The position offers a starting salary from £64,189 p.a., 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), matched pension contributions, flexible hours, and various employee benefits including free access to English Heritage sites.</li><li>First interviews are scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026, with final interviews at Stonehenge on July 17, 2026.</li></ul>This unique opportunity underscores the blend of heritage preservation with modern operational and commercial demands, inviting a leader to safeguard one of the world's most iconic ancient monuments while ensuring its contemporary relevance and financial viability for future generations.