This role leads a unique, immersive museum and living exhibition set within a restored historic home. Visitors are invited to engage thoughtfully with history through storytelling, interpretation, and interactive experiences.
Our client is seeking a confident, guest-focused Attractions Manager with a strong background in museum, heritage, or visitor attraction management. The ideal candidate combines a solid understanding of South African history with creativity, operational excellence, and an interest in using innovative approaches to bring history to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of the visitor attraction and museum spaces
- Lead, train, and support the Welcome and Host team
- Ensure a consistently high-quality, educational, and immersive visitor experience
- Manage existing interactive exhibits and support the development of new content
- Plan and deliver workshops, tours, events, and curated visitor experiences
- Engage visitors through storytelling and guided interpretation
- Collaborate with marketing to promote the site’s cultural and historical value
- Drive visitor growth and revenue while maintaining historical integrity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in general arts (history, museum studies, or heritage-related fields preferred)
- Proven experience managing a museum, heritage site, or high-quality visitor attraction
- Strong knowledge of South African history, particularly the Anglo-Boer War
- Experience leading and motivating a small team
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new systems
- Creative approach to educational programmes, workshops, and visitor engagement
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Valid driver’s licence
- Flexible and comfortable working weekends and in a dynamic environment
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Tuesday to Sunday (including weekends)
Location: On-site, UK-based heritage attraction
Benefits
- 30 days’ annual leave
- Free daily meals while on duty
- Garden membership for you and your family
- Staff discounts across shops, restaurants, and accommodation
- Pension contribution
- Free on-site parking