Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum (dependent on skills & experience)
What we do? With 1,000 acres of history, walks, wellness, shopping, food and adventure, all in a beautiful setting just a few miles from Edinburgh, Dalkeith Country Park is enjoyed and valued by locals and visitors from afar. Whether in search of adventure, play, thrills, food, shopping or restoration, we have something for all. At the heart of the park is Fort Douglas, a magical adventure playground that inspires imagination and active play for children of all ages.
The role? In this exciting new role, you will be the driving force behind our Fort Douglas Adventure Playground Operation, creating the type of experiences that keep our young adventurers and their grown ups coming back for more. Leading a team of permanent, casual and seasonal colleagues, the successful candidate will oversee daily admissions, manage and develop the catering offering, support park-wide events, and ensure we operate safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
The person? This role is perfect for a customer-focused leader with strong commercial awareness who will focus on developing our offering and achieving tangible results. Flexibility, excellent organisation skills and the ability to proactively manage multiple priorities are essential. As well as having some experience in managing a visitor attraction, we are looking for candidates who have worked in hospitality and can demonstrate a good understanding of risk management. As you might expect, working weekends and holidays will be required.
Why work for us? We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks of holiday, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing related support and resources.
How to apply? Please visit our website at www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/ and click on ‘download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more detail on the role. If you decide that this is the role for you, please email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.
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