Director of Fishbourne Roman Palace
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | PO19 3QR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Sussex Archaeological Society |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Trustees wish to appoint an experienced leader who has a proven track record of
driving change 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 Fishbourne Roman Palace which ensures its successful and impactful future.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to set the Palace’s strategic vision and provide its operational oversight. 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:
• Experience of leading cultural and/or organisational change, with a focus on inclusion, innovation, and high performance.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience identifying and delivering growth, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Experience in developing, and delivering, fundraising activities including grant applications, and wider income generation, experience of capital projects, site development or heritage-led regeneration would be an advantage.
• Experience of developing and managing partnerships across sectors including local authorities, community organisations, and cultural bodies.
• Proven ability to manage financial resources effectively, including budgeting, reporting, and income generation.
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/v/director-fishbourne-roman-palace-41820
You can also visit our website here for more information: Job Vacancies - Sussex Past
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 4th August 2025
driving change 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 Fishbourne Roman Palace which ensures its successful and impactful future.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to set the Palace’s strategic vision and provide its operational oversight. 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:
• Experience of leading cultural and/or organisational change, with a focus on inclusion, innovation, and high performance.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience identifying and delivering growth, service improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Experience in developing, and delivering, fundraising activities including grant applications, and wider income generation, experience of capital projects, site development or heritage-led regeneration would be an advantage.
• Experience of developing and managing partnerships across sectors including local authorities, community organisations, and cultural bodies.
• Proven ability to manage financial resources effectively, including budgeting, reporting, and income generation.
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/v/director-fishbourne-roman-palace-41820
You can also visit our website here for more information: Job Vacancies - Sussex Past
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 4th August 2025