Nature Discovery Centre Manager
Posted 1 day 16 hours ago by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Nature Discovery Centre Manager
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing nature conservation organisations. We are dedicated to protecting Yorkshire's wild places, inspiring people to connect with nature, and creating a thriving natural environment for future generations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nature Discovery Centre Manager to take a lead on commercial income generation and visitor experience development at Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre, Doncaster.
This is a fantastic opportunity to transform Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre into a leading, welcoming visitor destination, ensuring exceptional standards of customer care, robust day-to-day operational procedures and a highly skilled and motivated team.
As a key driver of income generation, you will oversee retail, catering, and commercial activities, aiming to achieve ambitious profit-for-purpose goals that support Yorkshire's wildlife and wild spaces. You will lead and inspire a visitor-focused team who strive to connect every visit to our pioneering wildlife conservation work across Yorkshire, boosting income and fostering greater support for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. This is a fantastic moment to join our team, offering scope to bring your creativity, leadership, and innovative ideas to shape our future success.
Your experience will evidence a proven track record in identifying and delivering improvements that meet visitors' needs alongside an understanding of implementing and managing commercial opportunities to create income generation. You will also bring managerial expertise from a professional background within the visitor or hospitality sector.
Within other organisations, this role might be titled Visitor Operations Manager, Visitor Services Manager, Visitor Experience Manager or Visitor Centre General Manager.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit:
Please provide these documents in an editable format (e.g., Word) to enable anonymisation during the shortlisting process. Ensure your supporting statement does not include personal details such as your name or address.
Closing date: 6 th April 2025
Interview dates:
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing nature conservation organisations. We are dedicated to protecting Yorkshire's wild places, inspiring people to connect with nature, and creating a thriving natural environment for future generations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nature Discovery Centre Manager to take a lead on commercial income generation and visitor experience development at Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre, Doncaster.
This is a fantastic opportunity to transform Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre into a leading, welcoming visitor destination, ensuring exceptional standards of customer care, robust day-to-day operational procedures and a highly skilled and motivated team.
As a key driver of income generation, you will oversee retail, catering, and commercial activities, aiming to achieve ambitious profit-for-purpose goals that support Yorkshire's wildlife and wild spaces. You will lead and inspire a visitor-focused team who strive to connect every visit to our pioneering wildlife conservation work across Yorkshire, boosting income and fostering greater support for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. This is a fantastic moment to join our team, offering scope to bring your creativity, leadership, and innovative ideas to shape our future success.
Your experience will evidence a proven track record in identifying and delivering improvements that meet visitors' needs alongside an understanding of implementing and managing commercial opportunities to create income generation. You will also bring managerial expertise from a professional background within the visitor or hospitality sector.
Within other organisations, this role might be titled Visitor Operations Manager, Visitor Services Manager, Visitor Experience Manager or Visitor Centre General Manager.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement (maximum of three sides of A4) detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the person specification outlined in the job description.
Please provide these documents in an editable format (e.g., Word) to enable anonymisation during the shortlisting process. Ensure your supporting statement does not include personal details such as your name or address.
Closing date: 6 th April 2025
Interview dates:
- Stage 1: Initial online interviews - Wed 16 th April 2025
- Stage 2: Onsite interviews - Thurs 24 th April 2025
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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