Business Development Officer for Clwydian Range

Descriptions

The purpose of the role;To work with the rural tourism business community to further develop tourism consistent with the sustainable tourism objective of the Clwydian Range Sustainable Tourism Strategy and Clwydian Range Management Plan; including the renewal of the European Charter accreditiation. To enable the rural tourism business community in and around the Clwydian Range in sustainable tourism acitvities and enterprises.Core tasks include;1. Work with the Clwydian Range Tourism Group to advise and support businesses in developing sustainable tourism, encouraging them to improve the environmental management of their business through an agreed Green Tourism Scheme and gain accreditation and Europarc Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas Part II.2. Support the development of the Clwydian Range Tourism Group and increase partnership through the development of membership benefits. To attend the Sustainable Tourism Forum and other identified meetings. Improve communications and feed back with members.3. Act as an ambassador for the Clwydian Range Tourism Group raising the profile of the Clwydian Range as a tourism destination with the press and media and politically. To attend shows, conferences and increase our involvement with other organisations at both a local and national level.4. Maintain and develop the database of the Clwydian Range Tourism Group, visitclwydianrange.co.uk website, increase links with partner websites and social networking tools.5. Secure funding sources to implement current and future work programmes. Be responsible for budget items allocated for funding attained.6. Advise and support the development of new and existing businesses creating local products and encourage businesses to source, stock, utilise and promote local produce and services. Facilitate collaboration between businesses by, for example, business clusters providing accommodation and activity packages.7. Lead the organisation of CRTG membership events including an annual tourism group and business event for the Clwydian Range to promote best practise and the exchange of information and expertise. Liaise with businesses and identify appropriate training programmes and promote to members.8. The successful candidate may also be asked, in changing times, to take on further and/or different work relating to the aims and aspirations of the Clwydian Range Tourism Group. The above list is in no way fully comprehensive.9. Liaise with Denbighshire and Flintshire Tourism Departments to increase Clwydian Range profile as a destination, promote the brand and link with Destination Management which North Wales Tourism Partnership is progressing. Desirable attributes.Qualifications;Degree or equivalent academic qualification in an appropriate discipline, or substantial experience in business advise or tourism work, coupled with a successful track record.Experience:- Practical experience in successful business development or change.- Experience of developing funding bids for businesses.- Experience of marketing small businesses.- Experience of basic contract management.Knowledge/skills/abilities;- Knowledge of the principles of sustainable tourism- Ability to bring businesses together to cooperate- Competent IT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, website management and social media- Good communication skills, both written and oral- Knowledge of business funding sources- Knowledge of and empathy for protected landscapes- Ability to communicate in WelshEssential;- Ability to work from home/own office- Current driving licence and access to a vehicle- Ability to work in the evening and weekends if necessary