General Manager - Bristol Aquarium
Job Title: General
Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,000 -
£42,000
Job Type: Full Time
position - 5 days over 7 including regular weekend shifts and bank holidays
allocated on a rota basis.
Closing date:
Sunday, 30th July 2017
Situated directly on
Bristol's Harbourside, our client takes visitors on a journey of underwater
discovery through 40 living displays featuring over 300 aquatic species. Key
features of the aquarium include the immense Sunken Shipwreck native species
display and the underwater tunnel through the coral seas zone. Our client is
also the UKs only aquarium with its own 'Urban Jungle' - a large botanical
house home to an array of plant species.
Job Role
They are now looking
for an experienced General Manager with key focus on the strategic and
operational leadership of their dynamic attraction. You will be responsible for
delivering the continuous development of financial, brand, quality, and
customer targets as set out in the overall company vision and strategy.
Responsible for
leading and developing your team in running the day to day operation of the
attraction to ensure the highest operational standards, product excellence and
guest interaction and engagement.
You will establish
yourself quickly with a high-profile role in local commerce and tourism bodies
and the local community for the benefit of the business. In addition, you will
promote public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity.
The Candidate
Already an
experienced at senior level management within an entertainment venue, visitor
attraction, hotel, theme park or museum, you will be an excellent leader able
to motivate and inspire a diverse team of people. You must be resourceful and
insightful in seeking solutions.
You will have the
ability to manage demanding and changing priorities, have excellent attention
to detail and financial skills with a proven ability to produce/manage budgets
and business plans effectively. You will enjoy challenging situations and create
a positive and innovative working atmosphere.
It is essential you
are passionate about our client's unique product and what they have to offer
their guests.
Benefits
You will receive a
benefits package that includes a pension plan, 33 days holiday (inclusive of
bank holidays), healthcare and an annual pass into the companies Parks
worldwide.
Our client is an
Equal Opportunities Employer.
They do recognize
the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of
choice they receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of
economy, they do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their
application; consequently if you have not heard from them within 4 weeks of the
closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
To apply please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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