Heritage Operations Manager – Bevis Marks Synagogue

In 2019, Bevis Marks Synagogue was the successful recipient of a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to restore the fabric of the synagogue, the oldest in the UK and create The Dangoor Heritage and Education Visitor Centre to enhance facilities for visitors and other users, new collections displays and interpretation. Following this award, the S&P Sephardi Community set up the Bevis Marks Synagogue Heritage Foundation to run the project and ultimately the ongoing visitor operation of the site. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic heritage professional to help us shape our vision for Bevis Marks to be a vibrant and animated place of worship that reaches out to tell its unique story to people of all faiths and none.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for heritage and delivering an engaging visitor experience to attract a diverse audience. You will play an important role in helping visitors experience and understand the history of the most important Synagogue in the UK and preserve it for generations to come.

The Heritage & Operations Manager, a full-time role, will have responsibility for planning and day to day management and operation of the site as a heritage attraction, supporting the delivery of the project’s vision and mission and its business and activity plans. The postholder will be employed by and responsible to the Bevis Marks Synagogue Heritage Foundation. You will lead a small team of people and have experience of working in teams as well as the ability to work independently. We expect all staff to be able to deliver visitor focused activities and engagement with the local community as required. Alongside the ability to optimise the opportunity to generate income and funding to sustain the business plan aspects of the site.

Salary in the region of £48,000 – £52,000

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How to apply 

Please send to Amanda Newman – [email protected] a copy of your CV with a covering letter about why you would excel in this role with demonstratable experience where necessary. Please submit your application by 15 May 2024