Are you passionate about transforming the agricultural landscape through innovative hospitality solutions? Feather Down Farms, a leader in farm tourism and hospitality diversification across Europe, is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to manage our network of locations across Britain.
In this diverse role you are the main contact for our farmers and crucial for a spot-on operation of our farm locations, both new and existing.
The ideal candidate is a genuine project- as well as relationships manager with an affinity for the agricultural and a touch of technical savviness.
This is a remote role with travel required.
The role reports to the Group Operations Director in the Netherlands.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the UK network of Feather Down sites
* Regular visits to our farm locations
* Ongoing contract negotiations with suppliers and farm locations
* Organizing procurement and logistics
* Planning and project managing the build for new farm locations
* Managing the maintenance and build team
* Planning and procurement for the operational teams (opening, closing, maintenance, building and dismantling)
* Monitoring, assessing and understanding UK safety governance such as fire regulations
* Ability to manage and control multiple projects at various stages at the same time
* Budget responsibility
Skills:
* Strong communication skills
* Strong relationship skills
* Strong project management skills
* Strong negotiation skills
* Technical savviness
Key Attributes:
* Solutions-oriented with a strong sense of initiative and drive
* Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Work both autonomously as well as in a team environment
* Creative problem solver with the ability to think outside the box
* High level of integrity and professionalism
* No-nonsense mindset
* Enthusiastic and sincere
* Ability to travel around the UK as required, with full UK driving license
We would love to hear about why you want to join our team!