Park Manager
We are looking for a Park Manager to join our team at Beach Cove Coastal Retreat in Ilfracombe, Devon.. Fantastic competitive salary!
This retreat is surrounded by lush and well maintained grounds it is the perfect relaxing location for holiday and short breaks. Set in beautiful grounds with its luxury holiday homes, we are looking for a Manager who can lead the team to maintain and excel in the running of the resort to a five star standard that is expected by Darwin Escapes.
Please note on site accommodation is not available for this position
This is a permanent position to work full time hours. This will be 40 hours across 5 variable days including weekends and bank holidays.
Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.
This role includes on call hours on a rota basis, further details will be discussed upon application.
Company overview:
Darwin Escapes has 18 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!
About the role
Main responsibilities:
The successful Park Manager will
Requirements:
Key Areas of Responsibility will include:
Estate & Grounds Oversight: Direct involvement in grounds keeping, ensuring all external areas are presented to the highest standard, reflecting the natural beauty of the location.
Essential Maintenance Support: Assisting with general maintenance tasks, managing minor repairs, and coordinating external contractors for larger issues.
Hot Tub Management: Overseeing the strict maintenance, chemical balance, and cleaning procedures for all guest hot tubs, ensuring compliance and safety.
Reception & Guest Services: Providing crucial support to the front-of-house team, assisting with guest arrivals, departures, and handling occasional queries with a positive, solutions-focused approach.
Team Coordination: Leading by example, allocating daily tasks, and ensuring all departmental checklists are completed efficiently and to standard.
Previous Management experience is essential. The successful candidate will need excellent customer service and communication skills and a positive work ethic with a willingness to learn new skills. A driving licence and ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the retreat.
What We Are Looking For:
This varied role requires a unique skill set and proven experience handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. The ideal candidate profile is someone with a background that demonstrates high adaptability and operational experience.
What’s in it for you:
· Competitive rate of pay.
· Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
· Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
· Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
· Food discount across all resorts.
· Discounts on spa treatments.
· *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
· *Company employee sick pay.
· Compassionate leave pay.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· MediCash cash plan.
*Subject to terms and conditions
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Live and work in the UK
- Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
Desired criteria
- A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
- Previous Management experience is desirable
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Attention to detail
Exceeding Customer Expectations
Darwin Escapes
We strive to set the standard, with a range of five-star destinations across the UK offering holiday breaks, holiday home ownership, and much more.
We employ and reward the very best talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. And that's how we seek out future potential too, recruiting from the widest available pool. Our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for some roles, we are not always able to contact every applicant individually.
A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination. A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you. Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence. All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.
Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry. Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff. No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you! If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you. With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.
Our benefits
We offer on-the-job training and a professional environment where everyone can thrive. So why not apply and start your career with us today!
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Discount on meals purchased
Discount on spa treatments or products
Free parking or Discounted parking
Employee Assistance Scheme
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
Park Manager
We strive to set the standard, with a range of five-star destinations across the UK offering holiday breaks, holiday home ownership, and much more.
We employ and reward the very best talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. And that's how we seek out future potential too, recruiting from the widest available pool. Our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive for some roles, we are not always able to contact every applicant individually.