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Visitor Services Manager, Wakehurst Place


Ref: 23

Hours of Work: 36, to include two weekends out of four

Job Status: Permanent  

Salary per annum: From £28,640, Band D

Department: Wakehurst Place

Job Details:

In this varied role, you will be the lynchpin to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Wakehurst Place estate, acting as Duty Manager on two weekends out of four. You will manage, monitor and maintain site services and contracts, i.e. security, cleaning and, most especially, catering, which is a crucial element of the visitor experience. You will also lead and develop a team of support staff, sustaining high standards of customer care.

Essentials:

You will be a confident manager with a solid background of working within a similar role, and a credible presence to act as the face of Wakehurst.

Whilst a business management qualification or relevant degree is highly desirable, successful skills and knowledge are essential.

CLOSING DATE: 15 September 2008

INTERVIEW DATE: 26 and/or 29 September 2008


How To Apply

1. Download and read the information below.

2. Complete an application form:

3. Return your application ideally by post to: Recruitment, 47 Kew Green, Kew, Surrey. TW9 3AB or by email to jobs@kew.org

If you have any queries or would prefer to be sent an application pack please do not hesitate to call the recruitment team on 020 8332 5184 (Office hours) or 020 8332 5150 (24hr).

 

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