Director, Painshill Park Trust

About the Role

Director of Painshill – a historic Grade I listed garden covering 160 acres and drawing around 180,000 visitors a year – who will lead the organisation into its next chapter by safeguarding Hon. Charles Hamilton’s vision, driving a forward‑thinking strategy, elevating Painshill’s profile as a world‑class heritage destination, and ensuring long‑term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the dedicated team of staff and volunteers across all organisational functions.
• Enhance the visitor experience throughout the landscape garden.
• Grow income through membership, fundraising, partnerships, commercial activity, and other revenue streams to support public engagement and conservation.
• Develop and deliver education programmes, community engagement initiatives, events, retail operations, and filming opportunities.
• Drive a forward‑thinking strategy in partnership with the Board of Trustees to broaden Painshill’s reach and impact.
• Maintain the heritage and conservation integrity of the site while exploring innovative opportunities to achieve long‑term sustainability.

We are looking for a strategic, inclusive, and enterprising leader with commercial acumen and a genuine passion for heritage, culture, landscapes, and horticulture, who can inspire others around a shared purpose.

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