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Nature Discovery Centre Manager
| Posting date: | 11 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,768 - £34,959 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 8DB |
| Company: | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 105 |
Summary
Job Advert
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing nature conservation organisations. We are dedicated to
protecting Yorkshire’s wild places, inspiring people to connect with nature, and creating a thriving natural environment for
future generations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nature Discovery Centre Manager to take a lead on commercial income
generation and visitor experience development at Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre, Doncaster.
This is a fantastic opportunity to transform Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre into a leading, welcoming visitor destination,
ensuring exceptional standards of customer care, robust day-to-day operational procedures and a highly skilled and motivated team.
As a key driver of income generation, you will oversee retail, catering, and commercial activities, aiming to achieve ambitious
profit-for-purpose goals that support Yorkshire’s wildlife and wild spaces. You will lead and inspire a visitor-focused team who
strive to connect every visit to our pioneering wildlife conservation work across Yorkshire, boosting income and fostering greater
support for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. This is a fantastic moment to join our team, offering scope to bring your creativity,
leadership, and innovative ideas to shape our future success.
Your experience will evidence a proven track record in identifying and delivering improvements that meet visitors’ needs alongside
an understanding of implementing and managing commercial opportunities to create income generation. You will also bring managerial
expertise from a professional background within the visitor or hospitality sector.
Within other organisations, this role might be titled Visitor Operations Manager, Visitor Services Manager, Visitor Experience
Manager or Visitor Centre General Manager.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit:
* An up-to-date CV
* A supporting statement (maximum of three sides of A4) detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the
person specification outlined in the job description.
Please provide these documents in an editable format (e.g., Word) to enable anonymisation during the shortlisting process. Ensure
your supporting statement does not include personal details such as your name or address.
Closing date: 6th April 2025
Interview dates:
* Stage 1: Initial online interviews – Wed 16th April 2025
* Stage 2: Onsite interviews – Thurs 24th April 2025
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full
potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing nature conservation organisations. We are dedicated to
protecting Yorkshire’s wild places, inspiring people to connect with nature, and creating a thriving natural environment for
future generations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nature Discovery Centre Manager to take a lead on commercial income
generation and visitor experience development at Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre, Doncaster.
This is a fantastic opportunity to transform Potteric Carr Nature Discovery Centre into a leading, welcoming visitor destination,
ensuring exceptional standards of customer care, robust day-to-day operational procedures and a highly skilled and motivated team.
As a key driver of income generation, you will oversee retail, catering, and commercial activities, aiming to achieve ambitious
profit-for-purpose goals that support Yorkshire’s wildlife and wild spaces. You will lead and inspire a visitor-focused team who
strive to connect every visit to our pioneering wildlife conservation work across Yorkshire, boosting income and fostering greater
support for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. This is a fantastic moment to join our team, offering scope to bring your creativity,
leadership, and innovative ideas to shape our future success.
Your experience will evidence a proven track record in identifying and delivering improvements that meet visitors’ needs alongside
an understanding of implementing and managing commercial opportunities to create income generation. You will also bring managerial
expertise from a professional background within the visitor or hospitality sector.
Within other organisations, this role might be titled Visitor Operations Manager, Visitor Services Manager, Visitor Experience
Manager or Visitor Centre General Manager.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit:
* An up-to-date CV
* A supporting statement (maximum of three sides of A4) detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the
person specification outlined in the job description.
Please provide these documents in an editable format (e.g., Word) to enable anonymisation during the shortlisting process. Ensure
your supporting statement does not include personal details such as your name or address.
Closing date: 6th April 2025
Interview dates:
* Stage 1: Initial online interviews – Wed 16th April 2025
* Stage 2: Onsite interviews – Thurs 24th April 2025
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full
potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.