Head of Operations and Business Support

Edinburgh World Heritage is seeking to recruit a new Head of Operations and Business Support.

A member of the Senior Management team, you will be responsible for the smooth management and running of a charitable company committed to the protection, enhancement and promotion of the Old and New Towns World Heritage Site.

You will be an experienced manager with considerable finance and administrative experience, with a strong knowledge of digital and HR operations. You will also be experienced in working within a charity structure and will share our passion for Edinburgh as both a heritage city but also as a fantastic place to live and work.

Reports to Director

Contract Full time permanent (0.8FTE may be considered)

Annual leave 25 days plus 10 public holidays pro rata

Other 35 hours, Monday to Friday
Office-based but flexible, hybrid working is available
8% employer pension contribution

Launch: Friday 30 January 2026

Closing date for Applications: Friday 20 February 2026

First Interview: TBC but expected latter part of w/b 2 March 2026

Edinburgh World Heritage
Acheson House
5 Bakehouse Close
146 Canongate
Edinburgh
EH8 8DD