Business Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled and visionary senior leader, with a proven track-record of business and financial management and the creation of robust and innovative financial and operational strategies. Reporting to the CEO, the Business Manager will be entrusted with strategic responsibility and supervising the management of the commercial operations across the Great Dixter Charitable Trust including finance, management information, the shop, and café. The Business Manager must be a good manager of teams in commercial operations. The Business Manager will conduct rigorous analysis of financial data, trends and performance metrics to derive insights and offer recommendations for informed decision making. 

In return Great Dixter offer a market rate salary and benefits package, together with flexible working practices where available. To apply, please send a full cv with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to hr@greatdixter.co.uk    

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 18 February at 17.00

The Great Dixter Charitable Trust is a historic house and internationally famous garden which welcomes approximately 50,000 visitors a year and brings in an income of over £2,220,000.  It is fortunate to be in a financially secure position.  During the open season it employs between 70 and 80 staff and has approximately 50 volunteers supporting its work. Great Dixter provides free horticultural training for the head gardeners of the future, is passionate about experimental and creative horticulture and has led the way in gardening for biodiversity.  The charitable work is supported by fundraising and income from admissions, a wide variety of educational courses, a Nursery, Shop and Café.

greatdixter.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 1134948