Site and Operations Manager – Severndroog Castle

Aim Museums; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused heritage charity in London seeks a part-time Site and Operations Manager to oversee the operations of Severndroog Castle. The role requires a practical and organized individual to manage daily site activities, ensure safety compliance, and engage collaboratively with staff and volunteers. A hybrid working pattern is offered, with responsibilities including contractor management and problem-solving for site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in site, facilities, operations, heritage, or venue management.
• Organised, calm under pressure, and good at problem-solving.
• Ability to manage contractors, maintenance schedules, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running, safety, and operations of the heritage site.
• Collaborate with the Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager.
• Ensure a well-maintained and welcoming site for visitors.

Skills

Site management

Operational processes

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Site and Operations Manager – Severndroog Castle

Job Title: Site and Operations Manager

Salary: £16,375 per year (equivalent to £32,750 FTE)

Hours: 20 hours per week

Severndroog Castle is a much-loved Grade II* listed historic site, saved by the community and now run by a passionate charity committed to heritage, learning, and local engagement. We are seeking a practical, well‑organised, and solutions‑focused Site and Operations Manager to support the smooth running, safety, and day‑to‑day operations of this unique heritage site.

This role is one of two complementary part‑time positions forming a collaborative partnership model. You will work closely with the Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager to ensure a well‑maintained, safe, and welcoming site for visitors, volunteers, hirers, and contractors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of caring for a historic building, managing operations, and ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly so that visitors enjoy the best possible experience.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has experience in site, facilities, operations, heritage, or venue management
• is practical, organised, calm under pressure, and good at problem‑solving
• can manage contractors, maintenance schedules, safety compliance, and operational processes
• is a collaborative and supportive team player who enjoys working in a small organisation

Working pattern: 20 hours per week, including some weekends. Hybrid working, with regular on‑site presence, and a minimum of one Sunday per month on site.

Interviews: 1st interview (online) weeks beginning 16 & 23 February 2026 / 2nd interview (on site) week beginning 2 March 2026