Heritage Experience Director: Inclusive Curatorship

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free National Trust entry

Season ticket loan

EV car lease

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days

Job summary

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Property Experience Curator to lead inclusive audience-led engagement and care of historic collections at a key heritage site. The role shapes interpretation, programming and learning with a strong emphasis on accessibility and community involvement.

You will lead a team, foster collaboration with volunteers and partners, and contribute to wider business planning while ensuring compliance with Trust standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inclusive teams delivering great visitor experiences.
• Proven ability to plan strategic visitor experiences that drive growth and satisfaction.
• Experience in audience-led interpretation and inclusive programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide curatorial leadership blending history with audience insight.
• Oversee collections care, compliance and conservation priorities.
• Develop and deliver partnerships with community and educational organisations.
• Lead and develop the team, including volunteers and interns.
• Contribute to business planning and duty management to grow visitors.

Skills

Inclusive leadership

Strategic planning

Audience insights

Curatorial storytelling

Partnership building

Team development

Job description

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Property Experience Curator to lead inclusive audience-led engagement and care of historic collections at a key heritage site. The role shapes interpretation, programming and learning with a strong emphasis on accessibility and community involvement.

You will lead a team, foster collaboration with volunteers and partners, and contribute to wider business planning while ensuring compliance with Trust standards.