Head of Heritage & Enterprise
New Lanark Trust Closing date: Mon, 03 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
As Head of Heritage & Enterprise, you will join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in balancing heritage conservation with commercial ambition. Working across heritage, enterprise, fundraising, partnerships and visitor experience, you will help ensure New Lanark remains both internationally recognised and financially sustainable for generations to come.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic growth, develop new income streams, secure funding, build influential partnerships and champion one of Scotland's most significant cultural assets on the national and international stage.
You will work alongside experienced operational managers, providing strategic direction while leading our heritage, education and World Heritage teams.
We are looking for an ambitious and innovative leader who combines commercial awareness with a passion for heritage and public engagement.
We're looking for someone who has:
Proven strategic leadership experience.
Experience of developing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
A track record of securing funding and developing sustainable income streams.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify new opportunities.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
A passion for heritage, education and community engagement.
In return we offer
The opportunity to shape the future of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A senior leadership position within one of Scotland's most recognised heritage organisations.
An opportunity to make a genuine long-term impact.
Competitive pension scheme.
Employee benefits and discounts.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Heritage & Enterprise
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 03 Aug 2026
- Location: Scotland | view on Google Maps
Job: Head of Heritage & Enterprise
Job: Head of Heritage & Enterprise
Organisation: New Lanark Trust
Postcode: ML11 9DB
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please send:
• Your CV.
• A covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining:
o why you are interested in the role;
o how your experience meets the requirements of the position; and
o how you would help shape the future of New Lanark.
Applications should be sent to:
[email protected]
Closing date: Monday 3rd August 2026 at 12 noon
- Contact name: New Lanark Trust
- Contact email: [email protected]
About New Lanark Trust
New Lanark is one of Scotland’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a well‑preserved 18th century mill village set within a spectacular riverside landscape. Today, it brings together an internationally significant heritage site with a thriving visitor attraction, education programme, community activity and commercial operation.
Our work focuses on protecting and sharing New Lanark’s outstanding universal value while ensuring the site remains welcoming, relevant and financially sustainable for