Head of Activity Centre Business Operations

Head of Activity Centre Business Operations
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Westminster, SW1W 0PT
Salary c£40,000 plus £3,500 London Weighting Allowance

Girlguiding UK are recruiting for a Head of Activity Centre Business Operations reporting into the Deputy Chief Executive.

As Head of Activity Centre Business Operations you will be responsible to the Training and Activity Centre Board for the development, implementation and evaluation of the Training and Activity Centre business strategy. The successful applicant will manage and support the operational managers at each centre to ensure that the strategy is delivered consistently and effectively and that financial targets are met while business is conducted using established policies and procedures and in line with the ethos and values of Girlguiding UK.

The successful applicant must have detailed knowledge or have worked within the outdoor activities, leisure or tourism sectors with extensive experience at a senior, strategic level within this field. Applicants must have demonstrable management skills with proven experience in supporting a team through change, as well as an understanding of the complexities surrounding managing the maintenance of sizeable estates as an organisational asset.

Applicants will have broad knowledge of budgeting and marketing within a business context and must demonstrate proven commercial success within a previous role and will be responsible to the board for the management of the centre budgets and ensuring that income targets are reached and expenditure is controlled, therefore the successful applicant must have a proven track record for increasing income with a turnover in excess of £1 million.

You will have proven influencing and negotiation skills in order to lead staff and work with the management board. The importance of customer service is paramount therefore you must be able to communicate with external and internal stakeholders at a senior level, including effective presentation skills both verbally and written.

Should you wish to apply please complete an application form which can be found on our website by clicking on the link below. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources.

Closing Date: 23 July 2010