Advertised from 12 August 2025

Role

Make a Practical Impact Where Enterprise Meets Community

We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially aware Operations Manager to take charge of the day-to-day running of Silverburn Park—a vibrant 27-acre coastal destination in Leven, Fife. This is a practical, people-focused role where you’ll be rolling up your sleeves to lead a small team, manage facilities, and keep things running smoothly across a growing set of community-driven enterprises.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing:

• An award winning campsite
• A busy café (The Cottage Window)
• A productive walled garden and estate
• Seasonal events and activities 

Every task you complete helps generate income that supports mental health, volunteering, and sustainability initiatives.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Keep operations running efficiently across all areas of the park
• Manage rotas, stock, bookings, and customer service
• Support and supervise staff and volunteers
• Monitor budgets and income targets, and report on performance
• Ensure health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance are up to standard
• Work with partners and the community to deliver events and activities

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is:

• Commercially minded with experience in hospitality, tourism, or enterprise
• Practical and organised, with a focus on getting things done
• A confident team leader who supports and motivates others
• Comfortable with systems, reporting, and using data to improve performance
• Passionate about community impact and sustainability

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience managing commercial operations with financial targets
• Strong people management and customer service skills
• Confident using digital tools and reporting systems
• Knowledge of H&S, safeguarding, and regulated environments
• Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Get

• A varied, hands-on role with real impact
• Work in a beautiful coastal park setting
• 37 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working and a supportive team culture

Application notes

For an informal chat, contact the Chair of FEAT Trading board - Jeff@silverburnpark.co.uk or The Chair of FEAT Charity board - Margaret@feat.org.uk or our People and Operations Lead - Wendy@feat.org.uk 

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to: info@feat.org.uk by close of business Friday 29th August 2025.

As well as talking through your CV, we’ll use a ‘seen interview’ which means, if invited we will provide you a list of the questions you will be asked prior to the interview to help you prepare fully. We’ll also ask you to do a short presentation.

Thank you for taking the time to consider our job advert. Please let us know if there is anything we can help with and good luck, should you wish to go ahead.

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