Attractions Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the United Kingdom is looking for a Visitor Attraction Manager. The candidate will oversee operations, ensuring high-quality visitor experiences and educational content, particularly focusing on South African and Anglo-Boer War history. The role demands strong team management skills, creativity, and fluency in both English and Afrikaans. This position provides an opportunity to engage with visitors and create immersive educational experiences while collaborating with various teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in museum, heritage, or visitor attraction management.
• Strong knowledge of South African and Anglo-Boer War history.
• Experience managing and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the Visitor Attraction.
• Ensure every visitor enjoys a high-quality, educational, and immersive experience.
• Plan and execute workshops, tours, and events.

Skills

Team management

Visitor engagement

Storytelling

Creativity

Communication (English and Afrikaans)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in General Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reference: 10835 MLR

Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description

• Oversee daily operations within the Visitor Attraction
• Duty management, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving
• Ensure every visitor enjoys a high‑quality, educational, and immersive experience
• Direct responsibility for the efficient operation of the museum exhibits
• Support the development, interpretation, and implementation of new exhibits and historical content, especially those related to South African and Anglo‑Boer War history
• Engage visitors through storytelling, guided interpretation, and participatory experiences
• Plan and execute an extensive programme of workshops, tours, and events within the VA
• Train, mentor, and support the Welcome and Host team to deliver engaging and historically accurate visitor interactions
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content that highlights the site’s cultural and historical significance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in General Arts
• Proven track record in museum, heritage, or visitor attraction management
• Ability to manage a small team successfully
• Academic or professional background in history, museum studies, or heritage interpretation
• Strong knowledge of South African and Anglo‑Boer War history, and an ability to communicate these narratives to diverse audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software
• Creativity and imagination in designing educational or workshop experiences for diverse audiences.
• First‑hand experience of managing a high‑quality visitor attraction
• Demonstrated experience managing and motivating a team
• Full, clean driving licence
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Afrikaans
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.