Attractions Manager

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