Simon Ovenden Email & Phone Number

Musselburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

The role is to identify and develop key policy issues for the rural sector with a focus on access, visitor management and rural crime. Significant elements include the production of policy briefings and technical guidance, providing advice to the membership, and supporting wider organisational work across the policy team.The position involves considerable.

Anywhere In The UK

The move to professional photography after over 30 years’ amateur experience was not a challenging decision thanks to the recommendations and testimony from numerous, well respected and high profile clients for whom I have undertaken assignments.Having spent almost 12 years working as a senior manager for the National Trust and the National Trust for.

Glenlivet Estate, Tomintoul

The fixed-term role is to manage, develop and promote a wide range of visitor services on the 23,000 hectare (57,500 acre) Glenlivet Estate and other Crown Estate Scotland properties. This includes the development, maintenance and management infrastructure on the Glenlivet Estate and to initiate and undertake projects which assist with the delivery of.

Aberdeenshire

Accountability for the Aberdeenshire property portfolio to effectively deliver the Trust’s performance standards and core objectives through sustainable operational and financial management, together with the development of its people to uphold our purpose of conserving and promoting our heritage.Leading the successful implementation and achievement of.

Findhorn, Scotland

Overall responsibility for ensuring the delivery of the organisation's habitat restoration, re-wilding objectives and business plans in line with the vision and strategies of the charity. Managing consultation and collaborative working with partners and influencing external stakeholders are key responsibilities alongside the setting and monitoring of.

Hastings, East Sussex

Short-term position leading the start-up and initial delivery of the new Rother, Hastings and AmicusHorizon landscaping contract during a period of operational and structural change. Achieving the successful delivery of specifications at the highest level through developing and enhancing collaborative working relationships with client and partner.

Leeds Castle Estate

Management responsibility for the 1,200 acre Leeds Castle Estate. Primarily focused towards visitor satisfaction and commercial returns across all sectors including estate grounds, woodlands, gardens, tenancies, conservation, maintenance, facilities and service functions. Developing strategies as part of the SMT to deliver a world class visitor experience.

White Cliffs Of Dover And Kent Estates Portfolio

Overall management responsibility for the Kent Coast and Countryside portfolio covering 3,800 acres, numerous listed properties and 7 miles of coastline including the White Cliffs of Dover. Operations include large scale visitor facility welcoming c.330,000 visitors, commercial enterprises (retail / catering / holiday cottages etc.), historic buildings.

Leading the UK operations of the Finnish Kekkila OYJ company (VAPO Group). Manufacturer and importer of products for the professional agricultural, horticultural and landscape industries including peat free and forestry propagation systems

South East England

Regional Sales Manager covering the South and South East of England with responsibility for profitable income generation and marketing a range of products to all areas of the professional agricultural and horticultural industry. I was additionally involved in new product development and marketing of the company and its products.