Exciting opportunity at an innovative Wellbeing & Conference Centre

Are you looking for a lifestyle orientated General Manager job where you are part of a team that feels like a family; that values authenticity and playfulness; that is based in beautiful countryside; that gives you the creative freedom to help build a unique business that aims to connect like minds and create positive change in the world?

West Lexham is the one of the UK’s most innovative retreat centres. Currently we focus on hiring our events rooms and barn/cottage bedrooms for retreats, away days, festival weddings and our treehouses and bell tents for holidays. We have 22 acres with a boating lake, river, swimming pool, tennis court and both formal and wild gardens. We are run on social enterprise principles, renewable energy, built on upcycled materials with top design as a key USP.

We are about to start a major game changing project, building a large kitchen garden to supply food for our new restaurant/cafe. This new building will also include a library, reception, shop, outside amphitheatre, offices and staff room. We are also putting in a gym, sauna, hot tub and treatment rooms.

We are gearing up to provide educational courses, to become a ‘content and ethos based’ destination. We will curate content such as short courses, yoga & meditation, talks and kids’ activities. Nothing quite like this has yet been done in the UK, so we are looking for a pioneering General Manager.

The Role

The key focus of the General Manager role will involve:

·Full operational responsibility for the business to ensure exceptional standards. This includes budgeting, financial management and reporting. Also directing and monitoring housekeeping; grounds; maintenance; sales, booking and marketing.

·Leading and developing the team.

·Helping greet guests and representing us at external events.

·Developing and staffing the restaurant, spa and shop.

·Building and implementing systems from the ground up.

The role involves mucking in, not just delegating.

The Person

We are looking for:

·Someone who cares deeply about their own growth, the growth of the team, the well-being of the guests and contributing to positive change more widely

·An entrepreneurial spirit and someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty

·A natural leader with emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour

·Excellent time management skills

·Precise organization and attention to detail

·Self-motivation

·Someone who enjoys and is capable of keep many plates spinning

·A confident yet sensitive communicator who correctly gauges the audience

·Someone who loves efficiency and systems but is flexible and adaptable

·An individual who has a proven record of moving operations from reactive to proactive

·Someone who likes to build through ingenuity rather than just big budgets

Package

This is a key role within the business and the salary package will reflect this. Practical assistance will be provided with relocation should this be required.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting and unique position, then please apply today.