Operations Manager Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Feather Down Farms, the leading provider of farm stays in more than 5 countries, is looking for a flexible and communicative Operations Manager. Feather Down Farms has strong growth ambitions for the next 5 years, including expanding our farm locations in all countries.
The Operations Manager reports to the Country Manager and will have a key role in managing our farmers’ network.
Main responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day business together with the farmers
- Main contact person for the farmers in the UK to resolve issues and maintain relationships between Feather Down and the farmers
- Communication between the different teams in the company towards the farmers (operational, marketing, finance, bookings etc.)
- Assisting the country manager in recruiting and starting up new farms
- Making the planning and procurement for the operational teams (opening, closing, maintenance, building, dismantling)
- Organizing purchase & logistics for farm related processes
- Monitoring the safety procedures on the farm
- Budget responsible
- Organizing onsite communication for guests and special events/activities
Profile
- Strong communication skills
- A flexible work attitude and stress-resistant
- Team player
- Service and solution-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong relationship and negotiation skills
- Pro-active and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Full UK driving license
As operations manager, you will be part of a dedicated team of three, focused specifically on the UK market.
You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success. So not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary, training, and free holidays on our farms
Does this sound like a job for you? Would you like to develop within a growing company within the European tourism industry? Please send us your CV and covering letter telling us why you’re the right fit for us and would be great at this job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge
