Castle Collections & Visitor Experience Manager

The Institute Of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC); Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Cadw is seeking to appoint a Collections and Castle Manager to lead the conservation and care of Castell Coch’s interiors and collections, while overseeing visitor operations at Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle. Working with site teams, volunteers and specialist colleagues, you will play a key role in protecting and bringing these historic places to life for visitors.

This role will require travel to Welsh Government offices or other sites in other parts of Wales to attend meetings.

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree as listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conservation and care of Castell Coch’s interiors and collections.
• Oversee visitor operations across Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle.
• Work with site teams, volunteers and colleagues to protect and bring these historic places to life for visitors.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Museum Studies, Conservation, History of Art or Archaeology

Job description

Cadw is seeking to appoint a Collections and Castle Manager to lead the conservation and care of Castell Coch’s interiors and collections, while overseeing visitor operations at Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle. Working with site teams, volunteers and specialist colleagues, you will play a key role in protecting and bringing these historic places to life for visitors.

This role will require travel to Welsh Government offices or other sites in other parts of Wales to attend meetings.