Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
Are you an experienced Commercial/Customer Service Manager or have a proven flair for entrepreneurship as well as a love for the great outdoors? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We have a unique and new opportunity to join our Parks and Countryside Team to lead an exciting portfolio of events and hospitality activities. We are looking for a Commercial Manager with a proven track record in delivering results, someone who can think outside the box, identify new revenue opportunities and has the passion and drive to succeed.
In this new role, you'll shape and deliver a bold Commercial Strategy to boost income, elevate visitor experiences, and showcase our beautiful parks to a wider audience. From managing the vibrant activities at Hinchingbrooke Country Park to exploring new income streams, you'll make a real impact in a role that blends business with a love for community and nature.
Bringing your energy, vision, and strategic mindset to lead and expand a talented team and to work closely with our partners and volunteers. With diverse commercial opportunities at your fingertips, you'll be at the forefront of creating memorable experiences and a sustainable future for our parks.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of something special, apply now!
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
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The closing date is 9am 3 October 2024.
For many of our roles (and where it is possible) we are currently working remotely and anticipate in the future returning to a hybrid office model on a flexible basis. This will still include work-from-home and flexi-time opportunities to provide a good work-life balance whilst ensuring that teams benefit from in-person interaction. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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