Zoo Jobs: Farm Park General Manager

Farm Park General Manager

Barleylands is a well-established family attraction in Billericay, Essex and attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our management team with a focus on managing the Farm Park & Craft Village.

Job Description:

Your main duty will be the smooth day to day running of the Farm Park & Craft Village.
Manage staff on a daily basis, making sure all jobs are undertaken before opening to the public, maintain high standards at all times.
Managing performance and development of the team to ensure excellent customer service.
You will need to be able to build strong relationships with the existing team
The ability to lead by example and inspire and motive your team.
Have high standards of customer service and presentation.
Manage Projects & setting up Events within the farm park.
Duties will include maintaining the livestock, sourcing new animals, maintaining numbers and dealing with general animal welfare.
Maintain the statuary requirements for the Zoo licence and BPS Cross Compliance.
Maintain all aspects of the farm park, repairs, maintenance & cleaning.
Manage Health & Safety and First Aid.
Formulate marketing strategies and analyse visitor feedback.
Be creative with new ideas for future events and activities.
Work closely with other managers and departments.
Be able to work alternate weekends and be flexible.
Must be computer literate.

We offer a competitive remuneration package:
Pension, company vehicle, health care insurance and a 3-bedroom house.

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter to:
Phil Burrows (Director) phil@barleylands.co.uk
For the full job description please visit www.barleylands.co.uk/work-for-us