Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LEADING visitor attraction

www.godstonefarm.co.uk

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Godstone, Surrey

An exciting opportunity to take charge of this ambitious and long-established visitor attraction and ensure it continues to deliver meaningful commercial, social and environmental value whilst seeking new and innovative ways to grow and expand its operations.

THE POSITION

• Take full financial, commercial and strategic responsibility for the business and work closely with the family owners to ensure long-term growth. Inspire, motivate and mentor the senior leadership and wider team, and ensure the operation remains an employer of choice in the local and wider community.
• Develop a new long-term business plan. Manage financial budgeting, appraisal and reporting across the different business units. Closely participate in the management of major projects and schemes.
• Work closely with each business unit to optimise performance and identify compelling new opportunities, whilst preserving the business’ values and character.
• Act as an ambassador for the business to ensure positive working relationships with the local and wider community. Manage external stakeholders including commercial partners, consultants and local authority representatives.

THE CANDIDATE

• Charismatic, inspirational and entrepreneurially minded Chief Executive Officer likely to have evolved their skills and experience within the visitor attractions, theme parks, leisure & hospitality, tourism and / or family entertainment sector.
• Creative and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in evolving the visitor experience, especially for the young. The appointee should have the ability to see the farm through the eyes of a child and anticipate what will help them to learn, spark their imagination and encourage their sense of adventure.
• Strong leadership qualities, as well as possessing the self-awareness and humility to negotiate successful outcomes for key stakeholders.
• Energetic, tenacious and hands-on with a meticulous attention to detail. Committed team player with a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.