Job Description
Lead One of the UK's Most Iconic Visitor Attractions
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the operational delivery of Eden Project Cornwall, one of the UK's most recognised and visited attractions.
As Head of Site, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring every visitor enjoys an outstanding experience while driving commercial performance, operational excellence and continuous improvement across a complex and dynamic environment.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the site, leading multidisciplinary teams across visitor experience, hospitality, retail, facilities and commercial activities. You will ensure Eden continues to deliver against its mission while adapting and evolving to meet the needs of future generations of visitors.
This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability. You will inspire and develop teams, champion innovation, strengthen community and stakeholder relationships, and ensure Eden Project Cornwall remains a world-class destination renowned for excellence, sustainability and impact.
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Significant senior leadership experience within a large-scale visitor attraction, hospitality, leisure, heritage, cultural or destination venue.
- A proven track record of driving operational excellence and commercial performance.
- Outstanding people leadership skills, with experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building experience.
- The ability to balance visitor experience, commercial objectives and organisational purpose.
- A passion for sustainability, education, community impact and delivering memorable visitor experiences.
Why Eden Project Cornwall?
Eden Project Cornwall is more than a visitor attraction. It is a globally recognised environmental destination, educational charity and cultural landmark that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of an established and influential organisation, leading teams that inspire people, connect communities and demonstrate practical solutions for a better future.
Join Us
If you are an inspirational operational leader who thrives in complex visitor environments and is excited by the opportunity to lead one of the UK's most iconic attractions, we'd love to hear from you.
Be part of something extraordinary. Be part of Eden.
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We demonstrate and inspire positive action for the planet.
As a growing movement of global citizens, we reconnect people with nature, we demonstrate and communicate positive change, and we inspire advocates of action.
Earth provides us with fresh air, clean water, rich biodiversity and a stable climate. We believe that the planetary emergency issues are all symptoms of the same problem: we have broken our relationship with the natural world. That’s why the Eden Project are working with, for and as part of nature to repair this relationship by demonstrating and inspiring positive action for the planet.
The future remains ours to make. Healthy planet, healthy people.
As a major non-profit employer, Eden provides opportunities for a wide range of posts covering an even wider range of skills, from horticulture, education and catering to maintenance, commercial operations and head office jobs.
We are firmly committed to the development of our employees and provide fantastic opportunities for personal development and utilising skills in a creative environment.
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Image 1 (top left): Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall
Image 2 (top right): Eden Project, Bodelva,Cornwall
Image 3 (bottom left): Rendering of Eden Project Morecambe, Grimshaw Architects
Image 4 (bottom right): Rendering of Eden Project Morecambe, Grimshaw Architects