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Interim Head of Estate
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 (pro rata)
Hours: 4 days a week including some weekend with flexibility for events and on call duties
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata)
Duration: Minimum 6 months starting July 1st ideally
About the role
The Interim Head of Estate holds overall responsibility for the effective management, preservation, and strategic development of the American Museum & Gardens’ 125-acre estate. This includes the Grade I listed manor house, exhibition gallery, coach house and stables and ancillary buildings.
Reporting to the Director and serving as a key member of the Museum’s Leadership Team, the Interim Head of Estate will lead the planning and delivery of all aspects of estate operations. This encompasses maintenance and capital project planning and delivery, building management, IT systems, safety and security, health and safety compliance, insurance and claims, and residential property management. They will also oversee all estate-related contracts, systems, and processes, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Museum’s facilities.
The Interim Head of Estate ensures operational excellence, supports the delivery of major projects, identifies and implements cost efficiencies, enhances the visitor experience, maintains the highest standards of safety, security, and compliance, and leads the Museum’s environmental sustainability initiatives.
The full job description can be found below:
To apply
To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet requirements of the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to Lucy.Littlewood@americanmuseum.org or by post to The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. Closing date for applications: Friday 1 May 2026.