General Manager

General Manager

Salary:  Competitive

Are you an experienced Operations/General Manager looking to make a real difference to an established but forward-thinking business?

At Tropical Wings Zoo we have an exciting opportunity for a General Manager to drive the commercial and operations aspects of the Zoo.

An innovative and inspirational leader, with excellent attention to detail, you will take full responsibility for all commercial activities, increasing revenues and effectively managing costs.

You will be a hands-on people manager with experience in hospitality, tourism or leisure and a genuine passion for the highest standards of customer service.

Please send job application form (download below), CV and a covering letter to:

HR Manager, Tropical Wings Zoo, Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5QZ or by email humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

General Manager

General Manager

Blue Planet Aquarium

Cheshire

About the Role

Would you describe yourself as a creative, influential and dynamic person? Are you looking for the opportunity to influence the business at the highest level?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our flagship visitor attraction located in North West England at Cheshire Oaks. This role is special in that it combines a general manager position with also being a member of the senior management team of Aspro UK consisting of nine sites located around the UK.

Blue Planet Aquarium is a market leading visitor attraction and this role presents an opportunity to drive a business in an imaginative enterprising way.

Supported by a strong management team you will lead the attraction to a higher level of guest interaction and engagement. You will provide innovative leadership of sales and marketing activities and play an important role in the UK senior management team in the strategic development of the business.

      

About You

An excellent leader able to motivate and inspire a diverse team of people. Persuasive and happy to network at all levels and in a variety of situations. You must be resourceful and insightful in seeking solutions.

Clear understanding of marketing and ability to develop and implement creative selling techniques.   

Manage demanding and changing priorities, attention to detail and strong financial skills.

Benefits

Alongside annual salary a benefits package that includes a pension plan, healthcare, 25 days holiday, Annual pass into Aspro Parks worldwide.

About Us

We are part of the ever expanding Aspro Parks Group operating over 60 attractions across Europe. Here in the UK we have 9 sites ranging from aquariums, theme park and caves.

Candidates should apply to Janeen Pickup, Human Resources Manager, C/O Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire CH65 9LF.  E-mail: recruitment@asprouk.com 

Your application letter should highlight how you would fulfill this key role within the organisation, include your salary expectations, and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements.

                                                                                                                                                         

Applications must be received by 18 January 2015

Work Location: Blue Planet Aquarium, Longlooms Road, Cheshire Oaks, CH65 9LF

General Manager

General Manager

Skegness Aquarium

Skegness

Skegness Aquarium General Manager

Skegness Aquarium, UK, is looking to recruit a General Manager.

The project is currently under construction, and the successful candidate will have the task of working with the design team and owners to help finalise the displays, life support systems and operational aspects of the aquarium to meet the planned opening of Easter 2015. The Aquarium will have 18 tanks, mostly Tropical systems and also 6 insect and amphibian displays.

About the Role

Would you describe yourself as a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational person?

You will lead the team on a daily basis. You will deliver a memorable guest experience  seeking continual improvement. You will play a key part in the strategic development of the attraction.

About you

An excellent all round communicator, able to build and capitalise on a wide network of contacts externally, while motivating and managing your in-house team.

Have an entrepreneurial outlook you will have the skills to grow existing revenue streams and develop new ones, maximising the profitability of the business.

Manage demanding and changing priorities. Enjoy challenging situations and create a positive and innovative working atmosphere.

It is essential you are passionate about our unique product and what we have to offer our visitors.

For a full Job Description, to ask any questions about the role or to apply please contact:

Katrina Graham

111 Lumley Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire. PE25 3LL

Email: katrina@teenspiritltd.com

Closing Date: 16th January 2015

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.