Cultural Heritage Manager career guide
Cultural Heritage Managers oversee historic sites and heritage organisations, balancing conservation, visitor experience, education and financial sustainability.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Cultural Heritage Manager do?
Cultural Heritage Managers oversee historic sites and heritage organisations, balancing conservation, visitor experience, education and financial sustainability.
- Historic sites
- Museums
- Office
- Visitor attractions
- National Trust
- Historic England
- Museums
- Heritage charities
- Local authorities
How to become a Cultural Heritage Manager
Heritage managers typically progress from museums, conservation, archaeology or heritage operations into senior leadership.
Degree in Heritage Management, History, Archaeology, Business or a related subject.
Skills and progression for Cultural Heritage Manager
- Leadership
- Project management
- Communication
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Regional Heritage Manager
- Head of Heritage
- Director of Heritage
- Chief Executive
- Heritage Consultant
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