Designate General Manager

Parkdean Resorts; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in the UK seeks a Designate General Manager to oversee operations across multiple parks. You will lead teams, manage financials, and develop business strategies to enhance guest experiences. This role requires significant leadership experience and a passion for creating a positive workplace culture. Competitive salary of £56,774 with additional management bonuses and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Annual management bonus scheme

50% discount for holidays

30% discount on food and drinks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing large teams across multiple departments.
• Ability to create an engaged and growth-focused workplace culture.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion company values to create a high-performing culture.
• Oversee financials including budgets and expenses.
• Collaborate on tailored business plans for each department.

Skills

Senior-level experience managing large teams

Passion for positive workplace culture

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Tech-savvy

Highly organized

Job description

Overview

Designation: Designate General Manager

Lower Hyde Holiday Park — this role is based at Lower Hyde but must be flexible to be positioned at any parks across the South Coast region, including Isle of Wight, Dorset & Devon. Salary: £56,774.

Lead, Inspire, Succeed - Become a Designate General Manager at Parkdean Resorts!

Get ready for an exciting journey into the heart of holiday park life. You’ll learn the ropes and build the skills to become the next General Manager, with the opportunity to progress to managing your own holiday park in the future.

At a strategic level, you’ll partner with Regional Directors and General Managers to hit EBITDA targets while championing the mission to craft unforgettable guest experiences.

As a Designate General Manager, you’ll help keep our holiday parks running smoothly across the nation. You’ll be flexible and ready to relocate to different parks as needed, ensuring you’re where the action is and making a big impact wherever you go.

Why Parkdean Resorts?

We offer a unique team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the opportunity to work with the UK’s largest holiday park organisation. Our benefits include:

• Annual management bonus scheme
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress across our 66 parks
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support
• 50% discount for you and 25% discount for friends and family when booking holidays
• Team member discount of 30% on food, drinks, and leisure activities
• Discounts on selected brands and services (e.g., Hello Fresh, local gyms)

We are a force for good and care for our parks, people and the planet. We celebrate our people and communities, enhancing memories for years to come.

What you will be doing

• Champion our company values to create a positive, high-performing culture and engaged teams. Ensure compliance with legal, health, safety, and GDPR regulations.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the park, including budgets, sales, profit margins, and expenses, to meet annual targets.
• Hold weekly Head of Department meetings, weekly 1:1s, and monthly Health & Safety meetings to ensure teams collaborate within the business strategy and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with each Head of Department to craft and execute a tailored business plan for their area, including performance targets, control measures, and reporting systems.
• Partner with the central People Team to recruit, onboard, and welcome new talent. Lead training and development for staff at all levels.
• Lead park winterisation plans, capital projects, and identify weaknesses or security risks within systems.
• Work with HODs to deliver park winterisation plans and capital expenditure projects.

Skills and qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing large teams across multiple departments.
• Passion for fostering a positive, engaged, and growth-focused workplace culture.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with focus on driving business performance and financial results.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to adapt to new systems quickly.
• Highly organised with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Whatever you do, don’t filter yourself out. We’re flexible on skills and experience, and we encourage applications even if you don’t tick every box.

Are we the right fit for you?

Parkdean Resorts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks (including DBS or equivalent) will be carried out where appropriate.

We strive to create an environment where people feel safe talking about disability. For reasonable adjustments, please contact Stephanie at [e-mail].