The Goodwood Estate, set in nearly 12,000 acres of superb Sussex countryside, attracts over 800,000 visitors each year from around the world to our calendar of internationally renowned hospitality and admired sporting events. We have a diverse range of business activities from historic motorsport and horseracing events, two golf courses, a thriving luxurious hotel and an organic farm. A unique mixture of style, verve and attention to detail has maintained our international reputation for excellence and innovation across all of our diverse businesses. The Goodwood brand is justifiably known for its values of excellence and quality and offers an inspiring working environment.

We're lucky to be able to offer a fantastic range of venues in which to entertain. From the magnificence of Goodwood House, long envied for its lavish hospitality, to a luxurious 91 bedroom hotel at the heart of the Estate, we can stage private or corporate events with ease. There is also a Grade I listed sporting clubhouse, The Kennels and the very stylish Jackie Stewart Pavilion at our famous Motor Circuit.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Manager to join the night team for the front office operations team at The Goodwood Hotel. You will ensure that all guests receive a warm, memorable and personalised welcome to Goodwood, setting the scene for their stay, anticipating their needs and actioning any requests.

You will have responsibility for managing the night team, ensuring that skills and standards are trained, demonstrated and maintained throughout the team. You will also complete night audits and related accounting procedures, be responsible for the security of the hotel and the night operation alongside managing all costs and salaries related to the department.

The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure and to manage, develop and motivate others. You will have relevant experience working in a hospitality or service industry with previous experience in a customer facing role. You must be confident, numerate and have well developed customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to demonstrate initiative are fundamental. . Knowledge of a Front Office systems and experience in call handling is desirable.

The hours of work vary according to the Hotel's operation; these hours are predominantly during the night but may change if the operation of the hotel demands. Weekend and bank holiday working is required.

Due to the rural location of the Goodwood Estate, own or reliable transport is essential.

For more information, please contact the People and Development department.

Please note CV's will not be accepted alone without an application form.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25 May 2012