Housekeeping Assistant Manager - Accommodation

Center Parcs; Penrith; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant Manager to oversee the Accommodation department at Whinfell Forest. The role manages a team of Team Leaders and up to 90 colleagues, ensuring high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The position offers circa £31,700 per annum pro rata on a part-time basis. You will organise duties, support budgets and payroll, recruit and train staff, and lead with motivation and empathy to maintain a welcoming, well‑run environment for guests and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support, develop and challenge teams.
• Proven team leadership experience in a demanding, service-driven environment.
• Motivational and empathetic approach to team management.

Responsibilities

• Organise and allocate housekeeping duties to maintain high standards.
• Support budget and payroll management to meet divisional targets.
• Assist with recruitment and coordinate training for Housekeeping colleagues.
• Promote team wellbeing, motivation and performance through effective leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team Leadership

Motivation & Empathy

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant Manager - Accommodation

Whinfell Forest | Circa £31,700 per annum pro rata

Help keep the forest feeling fresh

Join our Housekeeping management team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department. You'll manage a team of Team Leaders and oversee up to 90 colleagues, driving high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

What you'll be doing

• Organise and allocate housekeeping duties to maintain high standards
• Support budget and payroll management to meet divisional targets
• Assist with recruitment and coordinate training for Housekeeping colleagues
• Promote team wellbeing, motivation and performance through effective leadership

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Part-time contracts available, with shifts falling between 8am and 8pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 120 hours over a 4‑week period.
• You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About you

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills to support, develop and challenge teams
• Proven team leadership experience in a demanding, service-driven environment
• Motivational and empathetic approach to team management

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Closing date: 31st July 2026

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.