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Chief Executive Officer

The Folkestone Leas Lift Company CIO
Folkestone

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£65,000 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Cost management
Hospitality
Fiscal management
Sales
Library, archives or museum experience
Cost control
Xero
Event management experience
Volunteer supervision
Fundraising and philanthropy experience
Fundraising
Recruiting
Events management
Media relations
Retail management
Leadership
Communication skills
Growth strategy
Marketing

Full job description

The Folkestone Leas Lift is seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation as it moves from the restoration of this unique Grade II* listed funicular railway into its operational phase.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, creative and commercially minded leader to transform a historic engineering asset into a high-performing, self-sustaining visitor destination.

The CEO will lead the development of a sustainable business model, drive income generation, oversee operations, build and motivate a high-performing staff and volunteer team, steward donors and funders, and establish the Leas Lift as a must-visit regional destination.

Key responsibilities

Develop and grow income from ticketing, retail, food and beverage, events, sponsorship and fundraising.
Lead the seasonal operation of the Leas Lift, maximising peak-period visitor numbers while developing off-season activity.
Recruit, inspire and manage a high-performing staff team and volunteer base.
Oversee food and beverage operators and commercial tenant agreements.
Build a successful events and private hire business, including weddings, corporate functions and public events.
Lead fundraising, major donor relationships, corporate sponsorship and grant management.
Act as the organisation's primary press and media spokesperson.
Develop marketing, tourism and strategic partnerships to grow visitor footfall.
Provide strong financial oversight, budgeting, cost control and reporting.
Ensure compliance with health and safety, engineering regulations and relevant licensing requirements.

Essential experience and skills

Proven experience growing revenue and commercial footfall within an attraction, hospitality or heritage setting.
Experience overseeing food and beverage, concessions or retail operations.
Demonstrable success in developing and delivering profitable events or private hire activity.
Fundraising experience across corporate partnerships, major donors and public or charitable trust grants.
Ability to combine strategic leadership with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Strong digital, print and partnership marketing experience.
Experience leading small multidisciplinary teams and volunteers.
Strong financial and budget management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence acting as an organisation's public and media spokesperson.

Desirable experience

Experience managing a highly seasonal business or coastal tourism asset.
Heritage, museum or third-sector operational experience, including National Lottery Heritage Fund projects.
Familiarity with heritage operations, ticketing systems, marketing technology and cloud accounting software such as Xero.

About Folkestone Leas Lift

Opened in 1885, the Folkestone Leas Lift is a Grade II* listed cliff funicular railway and one of only three remaining water-balanced lifts in the UK still operating with original machinery. Following its closure in 2017, a major restoration programme is nearing completion as the organisation prepares for reopening and long-term sustainable operation.

How to apply

Please submit:

A current CV
A covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the requirements.

Closing date: Friday 4 September 2026
First-stage interviews: w/c 14 September 2026
Final interviews: w/c 28 September 2026

Pay: £65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Folkestone

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