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Job Title


Chief Executive Officer - Lake District Estates


Company : FWB


Location : Kendal, Cumbria


Created : 2025-11-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Lake District Holdings Ltd owns the various interests of the Wakefield family in Cumbria and North Lancashire. These interests broadly comprise: Ullswater Steamers Ravenglass & Eskdale 15 inch gauge railway 6 caravan parks and Tewitfield Marina - holding 650 static caravans and 110 self-catering and glamping units. Peter Rabbit and Friends/The Veg Patch retail business, plus The Veg Patch e-shop Rented property including 75 residential units, 4 farms, hotel and shops. The familys objective is for the business to be an influential player in the Cumbrian tourism industry contributing positively to the economy, community and environment of the region. The Chief Executive Officer will lead the organisation into its next phase of growth, ensuring operational excellence across our business divisions while protecting and strengthening the company''s heritage and values. They will be responsible for setting strategy, driving profitability, building a strong leadership team, and fostering innovation while maintaining close alignment with the family owners'' vision. For further information, please see FWB''s website: