General Manager Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings

Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings, located in South East UKis recruiting for a General Manager.

Situated on the seafront, in the historic Old Town of Hastings, Blue Reef has an array of spectacular ‘underwater gardens’ of the Mediterranean and the stunning beauty of tropical waters home to seahorses, puffer fish, living corals and tropical sharks. The centerpiece of the aquarium is the coral reef housed within a large ocean display with its underwater walkthrough tunnel.

We are looking for a General Manager with excellent marketing knowledge and able to deliver on the commercial profitability of the attraction.With an entrepreneurial outlook you must ensure visitor performance targets are met and the visitor experience exceeds expectations.

The role provides a unique opportunity as it is responsible for the marketing of all three of our attractions in Hastings – Smugglers Adventure, Hastings Castle and the Aquarium. Attention to detail is also essential as well as financial literacy with proven ability to produce/manage budgets and business plans effectively.

You must be an excellent all round communicator, with the confidence to influence key partners and maximise the benefits of these relationships , while motivating and managing your in house team.

This position would suit a first time general manager who is keen to develop beyond their current professional area of expertise.

This is a full time post which involves working 5 days a week and often includes working weekends and Bank Holidays.

Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 65 leisure attractions in more than 14 countries.

Aspro owns and operatestwo companies in the UK – Deep Sea Leisure consisting of Blue Planet Aquarium and Deep Sea World, 4 Blue Reef Leisure Aquariums, Smugglers Cave, Bristol Aquarium and Oakwood Theme Park.

Candidates should apply to Janeen Pickup, Human Resources Manager, C/O Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. E-mail: Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation; include your salary expectations; and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements.

Applications must be received by Friday, 14th February 2014.

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