We're looking for a dedicated and experienced General Manager to lead the team at Patterdale Estate, a beautiful 200-acre heritage holiday park. This role offers an excellent opportunity to oversee all aspects of the business, from ensuring excellent guest experiences and maintaining the site to a high standard to driving financial sustainability and developing a strategic growth plan Youll be a commercially driven, dynamic leader to drive our success and ensure fantastic guest experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing business strategies, ensuring the Estates long-term success whilst maintaining the high standards and reputation of a 65-year-old business. The role requires a strategic thinker who can also use a hands-on approach. Driving revenue, enhancing efficiencies and promoting the business. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and adaptable, comfortable managing multiple workloads and shifting priorities. A positive, calm, and forward-thinking approach is essential, along with a focus on efficiency and strong financial acumen. You'll be leading a team at our Estate, which features 15 charming self-catering properties and 5 caravan pitches. If you have a strong background in hospitality and a passion for creating positive experiences, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: Run the Show: Manage daily operations, bookings, and site maintenance. Boost Business: Develop strategies to increase occupancy and revenue. Manage Money: Handle budgets, reports, and find new income opportunities. Keep it Green: Drive sustainability and eco-tourism initiatives. Make Guests Happy: Ensure top-notch customer service and handle any issues. Lead the Team: Recruit, train, and motivate staff and volunteers. Keep it Safe: Ensure compliance with all regulations, managing all site maintenance. You'll Be Great If You Have: Proven experience in hospitality or holiday park management. Strong financial and business acumen. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Experience with booking system, A passion for the outdoors and sustainability. What We Offer: Competitive salary (depending on experience). A chance to work in a stunning location. Opportunity to make a real difference. Relocation package available to discuss Access to EAP Programme Access to GP Helpline 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off. Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme 2 x Volunteering Days per year A range of discounts through Reward Hub, Blue Light and Charity Workers discount Learning and Development - Coaching and Mentoring opportunities Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Company Sick Pay Life Assurance 2 x Annual Salary Discounted stays at The Estate Closing Date: 27th March 2025 at 5pm Interview Dates: Week commencing 14th April 2025 Ready to Apply? Please make sure you visit our work for us page on our website to view the application pack which includes more about this exciting opportunity, including job description and person specification. To apply to this post, you will need to submit the following as part of your application: An up-to-date CV which shows your career history A covering letter/supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role, detailing why you believe you are a good candidate for this post and how you meet the criteria of the Person Specification Our online application form which can be found on the website Finally, we ask that you please inform us of any dates that you are unable to attend an interview This post requires proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure. AMRT1_UKCT