Commercial & Operations Manager Outdoor Leisure & Visitor Attraction

We are working with a well-established rural estate in North Yorkshire to appoint a Commercial Manager to lead its outdoor leisure and country sports operations. At the heart of the estate is a premium clay shooting business supported by hospitality, retail and visitor experiences. As the estate expands its year-round commercial offer, this role will take ownership of current performance and shape the next phase of growth. This is a senior, hands-on role combining operational leadership with commercial development. The Role Lead the day-to-day operation of a premium outdoor leisure and country sports business Oversee the clay shooting operation and customer experience Lead and develop teams across operations, hospitality, retail and front-of-house Own commercial performance including budgets, pricing, margins and P&L Identify and deliver new income-generating leisure activities Build business cases, oversee launches and embed new ventures Extend trading beyond peak seasons and build year-round resilience Act as a visible on-site leader and customer presence Work closely with owners on long-term commercial strategy About You Background in outdoor leisure, visitor attractions, hospitality or rural businesses Strong commercial capability and financial confidence Proven people leadership Entrepreneurial mindset with energy for growth Practical and flexible, comfortable with weekend work Experience in clay shooting or country sports is beneficial but not essential. Package Competitive salary Potential accommodation support Role-appropriate benefits The estate is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-14