Seasonal National Park Centre Manager (Part-Time)

New Job Today; Dunster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary pro rata

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sickness, parental and compassionate/fi

Time off for medical appointments

24/7 confidential helpline

Job summary

Exmoor National Park Authority seeks a National Park Centre Manager to lead the Dunster centre, delivering an engaging visitor experience while expanding commercial activities. The role is permanent and part‑time, with 28 hours weekly in summer and ad‑hoc winter hours, offering seasonal flexibility and opportunities to connect visitors with Exmoor’s wildlife and heritage.

You will recruit and lead staff and volunteers, manage operations, stock, finances and health and safety, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a visitor centre, retail outlet or similar, including staff and volunteer management
• Experience of marketing events and promoting a venue/service via traditional and social media outlets
• Experience of working with external suppliers and activity providers
• Knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to a visitor/public environment, with experience of compiling risk assessments
• Numeracy skills and cash handling experience, with experience of operating a till and reconciling end‑of‑day takings
• Knowledge of the Exmoor area

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of the National Park Centre in Dunster, ensuring an engaging visitor experience
• Manage the Centre’s daily operations, facilities, staff and volunteers, and oversee retail activities, stock management, finances and health and safety
• Develop exhibitions, events and activities that encourage visitors to explore and appreciate Exmoor’s landscapes, wildlife and heritage
• Working with local businesses and visitor attractions to promote the Centre, increase visitor numbers and identify opportunities to generate income
• Recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers
• Manage staff rotas and monitor performance
• Prepare sales, visitor and operational reports
• Deliver talks and activities for school and community groups
• Respond to visitor enquiries and promote local events

Skills

Visitor centre management

Event marketing

Supplier management

Health and safety knowledge

Cash handling

Exmoor area knowledge

Job description

Exmoor National Park Authority seeks a National Park Centre Manager to lead the Dunster centre, delivering an engaging visitor experience while expanding commercial activities. The role is permanent and part‑time, with 28 hours weekly in summer and ad‑hoc winter hours, offering seasonal flexibility and opportunities to connect visitors with Exmoor’s wildlife and heritage.

You will recruit and lead staff and volunteers, manage operations, stock, finances and health and safety, and collaborate