Blackpool Zoo & Lakes Aquarium Personnel Manager
Position: Personnel Manager
Type: Permanent, Full-time
A large leisure park operator is seeking a Full-Time Personnel Manager responsible for the management of human resources at two of our UK visitor attractions in the North West.
Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos dedicated to the conservation and welfare of animal species from around the world. We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic, engaging, and educational experience for all our visitors.
The job is based at Blackpool Zoo and incorporates the responsibilities of Blackpool Zoo and Lakes Aquarium Human Resources Management. The role will ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to managing our people in these two attractions throughout their journey with us from recruitment, development, welfare and future opportunities.
As Personnel Manager, you will report to the Zoo Director regarding Blackpool Zoo and to the UK Director regarding Lakes Aquarium. You will be part of the Zoo’s senior management team, and work closely with the P&O team at Parques Reunidos corporate headquarters.
This role comes with a competitive salary of £42,000 plus bonus and benefits.
Requirements
* At least two years’ experience in Human Resource management at an organisation with +50 staff, ideally in a service business.
* Expertise in personnel legislation and best practice.
* Experience working with corporate ownership and adapting corporate strategic policies at local level.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
* Proficiency with relevant software for preparing reports and presentations.
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, trust and credibility.
* Calm, controlled and resilient demeanor.
* Experience in creating and managing personnel budgets and associated data analysis and reporting.
* Ability to manage and support a diverse range of staff of all levels and experiences.
* Ideally experienced in Workday or equivalent human resource management platform.
* Travel between Blackpool Zoo and Lakes Aquarium required on an average once per month basis.
* Exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Relevant CPID qualification preferred but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £42,000.00 per year
Benefits
* Bonus Scheme (circa 15% of salary addition)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Medical Insurance
* Electric Car Scheme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day; seasonal hours vary between 8am and 6pm
Work Location: Blackpool Zoo
Apply for this job:
To apply, please send a detailed CV and covering letter to Darren Webster at Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to darren.webster@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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