Recreation Ops Lead - Forest Visitor Experience & Growth

Forest Camping Limited; Brandon; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forestry England's High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon, Suffolk, invites applications for an Operations Manager to lead recreation operations, facilities and asset management, and to deliver a safe, high‑quality visitor experience.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations across High Lodge, manage contracts and budgets, and promote an inclusive, “one‑team” culture while supporting the East District recreation strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within recreation/land management.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts and teams.
• Commitment to safety, accessibility and visitor experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, management and development of recreation operations.
• Oversee facilities, assets, budgets and health & safety leadership.
• Develop an inclusive one‑team culture across High Lodge.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Health & safety

Contract oversight

People management

Job description

Forestry England's High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon, Suffolk, invites applications for an Operations Manager to lead recreation operations, facilities and asset management, and to deliver a safe, high‑quality visitor experience.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations across High Lodge, manage contracts and budgets, and promote an inclusive, “one‑team” culture while supporting the East District recreation strategy.