Activities Manager

Posted:
8/27/2024, 9:03:14 PM

Location(s):
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum

Permanent  

Alton Water

One team, one park, one experience 

 

Do you have experience of working in the activity sector? Are you commercially focused and have previous experience of running watersports and activity centres? Can you inspire people?

 

This is an exciting time to join our team as our Activities Manager as we look to open an Aquapark at Alton Water!

 

In this exciting and varied role you’ll be responsible for the coordination and management of commercial, corporate and community activities of the park including, Water sports Centre Management, Lifeguarding, Swimming, Environmental Education and Bush Craft activities along with added value events (Halloween Trails, Pond Dipping Days etc). You will also be responsible for the operational delivery of corporate events and team away days. 

 

You’ll be creative and driven to help us build our activity business bringing new activity to our Park. You’ll be commercially focused and will connect the delivery and sale of all park services to provide the best experience for our customers and maximise our potential to attract revenue for the park.   

 

Using your excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills, you’ll develop service, safety and sales across a varied activity portfolio. As a member of the parks management team, you’ll put the customer and safety first and will be a key support to operational rotas at peak times. A member of the Rutland Water senior team you will be required to deputise for the General Manager on a rota basis. 

 

Why Anglian Water?

Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters.  Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly love what we do! If you care about excellent customer service, your career and the environment, then we want to hear from you.

 

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

Personal private health care

26 days annual leave – rising with length of service

Flexible working 

Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

 

What does it take to be Activities Manager?

Demonstrable experience of working in the activity sector

RYA Qualified or qualified by experience having previously run watersports centres

Proven customer service experience gained through a variety of roles across the activity sector

Educated to degree level or equivalent in activity management 

Previous line management experience preferably gained across sizeable teams

Commercially and service focussed 

Full Driving Licence (Essential for role)

Knowledge of activity's we offer would be ideal 

Advert closing date: 11th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd September 2024