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Director - Glastonbury Abbey

Posted 2 days 7 hours ago by Museums & Heritage Show

£100,000 - £125,000 Annual

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Somerset, Glastonbury, United Kingdom, BA6 8

Job Description

Glastonbury Abbey is seeking a new Director following the retirement of Janet Bell MBE, whose leadership has helped shape the Abbey into the resilient, trusted and welcoming heritage organisation it is today. This is a rare opportunity to build on a strong legacy and lead one of England's most important historic and spiritual sites into its next chapter.

Working with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, the Director will provide strategic and executive leadership across conservation, visitor experience, interpretation, learning, commercial performance and community engagement, ensuring the Abbey's long-term sustainability and public benefit.

Key details

Salary: £66,445 - £70,137 (FTE), depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week). Flexible working will be considered
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset
Reports to: Chair of Trustees
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Interviews: 9-10 March 2026