General ManagerWhere: AshfordContracted hours: Full-timeJob type: ManagementPay: Up to £55,296 per annum + GM bonusCompany: PGL Travel LtdLocation: Grosvenor Hall, Ashford, KentSalary Range: GBP 45,000 - 56,000Use your leadership skills to make a real difference to the lives of childrenPGL creates extraordinary breakthroughs for children through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. We are part of PGL Beyond, a group of inspiring companies committed to delivering enriching and transformative experiences to the younger generation.By joining PGL, you'll play a key role in making outdoor education more impactful, sustainable, and inclusive for future generations. Excited? So are we!What to expect as a General ManagerYou will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality experiences at PGL, maintaining strong financial performance, and fostering a culture of health, safety, and safeguarding. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead a team, set objectives, and support their success, embodying our core values in a 24/7 residential operation.Is this you?We seek a leader with excellent engagement and communication skills, capable of delivering our vision through outstanding team management, commercial acumen, and customer focus. Requirements include:Senior operational management experience in outdoor activities or similar sectors with residential provisionsBudget management, cost planning, reporting, and forecasting skillsStrong leadership and people management abilitiesKnowledge of safeguarding principlesCommitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standardsOur core values are FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK, and RESPECT.A place to thriveWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and excel.Fair pay and benefits for all25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off, paid volunteering days, and options to purchase additional leaveOpportunities for growth, development, mentoring, and cross-location workAccess to wellbeing resources, employee assistance programs, and a contributory pensionFinancial wellbeing platform and discounts on family breaks and shoppingFor a full job description and personal specification, please click here. For more information, contact maxine.roberts@pgl.co.uk.We value diversity and ensure our application process is accessible. All employees must undergo an enhanced criminal records check (DBS/PVG). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application, but not all convictions disqualify candidates.
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