Do you have experience working in leisure, visitor services, tourism or heritage sectors and have a passion in bringing history to life?
Hoghton Tower is one of the most dramatic looking historic houses in northern England. Situated between Preston and Blackburn, this Tudor Elizabethan manor house sits in a commanding hilltop position with views over the surrounding Lancashire countryside.
The Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (HTPT) is a registered charity responsible for ensuring that Hoghton Tower’s physical structure and grounds are maintained and restored, and that its rich and varied history is kept alive and relevant for future generations. Hoghton Tower is open to the public, welcoming school groups, private tours. general visitors as well as hosting events, farmers markets, private and corporate events and more
We are looking for an experienced Business Manager who will lead the delivery and development of the business, ensuring its ongoing commercial success through innovative product development, partnership and delivering the very best visitor experience.
Job Purpose:
As the business manager, you will oversee all aspects of heritage management, including sales and marketing, operations, catering, retail, accommodation, administration, educational and commercial partnerships, contractor management, security and health and safety. As such you will oversee the comprehensive and high-quality management of our operations to ensure productivity and profitability. This will mean:
- Leading your team ensuring that every individual is working effectively in their role.
- Networking regionally and nationally to foster new partnerships and relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Delivering budgeted targets in relation to commercial income and visitor numbers as well as developing new ones. There will be a specific and time boxed focus on three priority areas: weddings, accommodation and filming targets
Delivering an integrated Business Development and Marketing Plan (BDMP), setting the forecast for annual financial and marketing targets.
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To apply please complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form then please email this along with a CV and covering letter to recruitmenthoghtontower@gmail.com
Closing date: 12 midday Thursday 12th September 2024
