Holidays Manager

Can you lead to team to look after a portfolio of holiday cottages in Dorset? You will be responsible for the successful operation of 15 unique and special holiday cottages ranging from a tiny cottage sleeping two guests to a substantial, historic house sleeping 12. The geographical spread is across Brownsea island, the isle of Purbeck and Weymouth. The Holidays Manager is responsible for the financial performance of their portfolio (focusing on sales performance and cost control), managing maintenance and budgets (working with internal colleagues and external contractors), leading a team (including recruitment, induction, day to day management), ensuring compliance and meeting the National Trust''s brand standards to ensure we deliver an excellent experience for our guests. What it''s like to work here You''ll be part of the Holidays team based at the National Trust Purbeck office at Currendon Farm between Studland and Corfe Castle. There''s a lot of travel between the holiday cottages and the office so you''d need to be local, ideally living in Swanage, Poole, Bournemouth or the wider Dorset area. Having your own car is essential. No two days will be the same. Your days will be busy, dynamic, and demanding with a mix of office work, cottage visits and time with your team. There''s a lot to do and it is very rewarding work. The hours are 37.5 per week - you will organise the rota with your colleagues to provide management cover 6 days a week (as the operational team does ..... full job details .....