Property Operations Manager

Summary Do you have experience in running a visitor business? We are looking for someone who can ensure we maintain excellent standards in conservation and help us run our operations efficiently. What it's like to work here

Lyveden is one of the most important, unspoilt and unique Elizabethan gardens in England. Sir Thomas Tresham designed and constructed Lyveden as a testament to his Catholic faith. Every element of Lyveden is designed to symbolically convey Tresham's own spiritual journey as he struggled to reconcile his faith with the changing Elizabethan world. It's a deeply personal story centred on Tresham's individual belief, but it would also have been shared with others who suffered similarly, shared his thinking, and understood the meaning of the symbols.

Lyveden, then, represents both one man's individual response to the world changing around him, but also a shared human response to change. The peace and tranquillity of this carefully, crafted landscape provides an opportunity for visitors to delve deeper into the mental world of Tresham, to explore the broader historical context of Lyveden, and to find resonance with their own modern lives.

What you'll be doing In June 2021 Lyveden will reopen for the first time in 18 months, this is an exciting opportunity to continue to shape, grow and develop the visitor offer and experience. Working with the property team you will lead for developing an offer that is innovative, engaging and resonates with our audiences, you will also lead for growing our visitor numbers, ensuring we are maximising potential revenue streams and maintaining financial sustainability. Who we're looking for

• Significant knowledge of running visitor business and multi departmental unit

• Proven track record of managing budgets, finances, small projects and contracts

• Excellent coaching, team management, motivation and communication skills

• Experience of working with volunteers

• Significant experience of managing operational risk, including how to assess and manage risk effectively

The package

Benefits for working at the National Trust:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Discounts in high street stores, cinemas, National Trust properties and cafes.

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Generous annual leave

• Subsidised health cash plan

• Free 24-hour support service

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Training & Development tailored to you

• Up to 5 days of paid volunteering for you.

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