Tourism Operations Manager (Fixed Term – 2 Years)
Location: Castell Henllys, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Salary: Grade 9 (competitive public sector package)

Are you a commercially minded leader with a passion for sustainable tourism?

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is seeking an ambitious Tourism Operations Manager to lead the transformation of our visitor attractions, based at the iconic Castell Henllys Iron Age Village. This is a pivotal two-year role focused on driving financial sustainability, reducing operating costs, and increasing income generation across our tourism services.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across our key visitor sites, ensuring they deliver high-quality visitor experiences while operating more efficiently and commercially. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve value for money, and grow revenue through retail, events, partnerships, and external funding.

This role is central to delivering our Regenerative Tourism vision—balancing commercial success with environmental responsibility and community benefit.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading a more commercial, income-focused approach across visitor services
• Identifying and delivering cost efficiencies and operational improvements
• Developing new revenue streams, including events, retail and fundraising
• Managing multi-site teams to deliver excellent, sustainable visitor experiences
• Strengthening partnerships with communities, stakeholders and funders

We’re looking for someone who:
• Has strong experience in tourism, hospitality or visitor attractions
• Brings a track record of improving financial performance and managing budgets
• Is a confident leader, able to drive change across teams and sites
• Combines commercial acumen with a commitment to sustainability

Welsh language skills are desirable, and support will be provided to develop these.
It is anticipated that the post will be based in Castell Henllys but the Authority supports flexible working.

Join us to help shape a more resilient, efficient and commercially successful future for tourism in one of the UK’s most special landscapes.

Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £42,839 - £46,142 ,per annum, minimum 25 days holiday rising to 30 days plus public holidays [(pro rata)], generous local government pension scheme, great flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We pledge to improve the diversity of our workforce and therefore guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the essential job criteria and opt to apply via our Disability Confident Employers Scheme.
Not the right job opportunity for you? Make sure to check our website for a wide range of varied and interesting volunteering opportunities across the park.

Closing Date: 03/05/2026
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority reserves the right to close this vacancy early.