Head of Heritage & Enterprise at New Lanark Trust Closing date: 3 August, 2026 Salary: £55,000 [...]

• Head of Heritage & Enterprise at New Lanark Trust

Head of Heritage & Enterprise at New Lanark Trust

Working Hours: Full timeSalary: £55,000Location: New Lanark World Heritage Site, New LanarkClosing date: 03/08/2026

About the Role

New Lanark Trust is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to help write the next chapter in the story of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.
• Employee benefits and discounts.

How to Apply

Please send:

Your CV

• why you are interested in the role;
• how your experience meets the requirements of the position; and
• how you would help shape the future of New Lanark.