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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
At Darwin Escapes we operate a collection of unique holiday destinations across the United Kingdom, offering beautiful locations, quality accommodation and exceptional guest experiences.
Our resorts range from countryside lodge retreats to coastal escapes, each delivering high standards of hospitality, leisure facilities and service for our holiday guests and holiday home owners.
Whether working in food and beverage, housekeeping, grounds, maintenance, entertainment or management, our teams play an important role in creating welcoming environments and memorable experiences for every guest who visits our resorts.
A Darwin Escape is all about creating the perfect destination for our guests to relax, explore and make lasting memories. Whether guests are looking to unwind in peaceful countryside surroundings or enjoy a fun-filled break with family and friends, our resorts offer a variety of experiences designed to suit every type of holiday. Across our resorts, we offer a range of accommodation, from luxury lodges with private hot tubs to spacious caravans and unique stays such as treehouses. Each location has its own character, facilities and atmosphere, but all share the same focus on delivering high standards of hospitality and memorable guest experiences. Our beautifully maintained resorts feature excellent on-site facilities and welcoming environments where guests can relax, recharge or enjoy adventure and exploration in some of the UK’s most desirable locations. Behind every great Darwin Escape is a dedicated team. Our colleagues play a vital role in ensuring every guest enjoys their stay, helping to create the friendly atmosphere and outstanding service that our resorts are known for.
At Darwin Escapes we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work together to create welcoming environments and memorable experiences for our guests across our resorts throughout the United Kingdom. Each of our destinations has its own personality, from luxurious lodge retreats to family-focused resorts and peaceful countryside locations. While every resort is unique, all of our teams share the same commitment to delivering outstanding service and creating great experiences for our guests and holiday home owners. We are proud to offer a friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills and grow their careers. Whether you are starting your first role in hospitality or progressing into management, Darwin Escapes provides opportunities for development, training and career progression across our growing collection of resorts. Wherever you join us, you will become part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork and pride in delivering exceptional service.
Our benefits
At Darwin Escapes, we believe in supporting our people. That’s why we offer a range of benefits, training opportunities and perks across our resorts.
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
At Darwin Escapes we operate a collection of unique holiday destinations across the United Kingdom, offering beautiful locations, quality accommodation and exceptional guest experiences.
Our resorts range from countryside lodge retreats to coastal escapes, each delivering high standards of hospitality, leisure facilities and service for our holiday guests and holiday home owners.
Whether working in food and beverage, housekeeping, grounds, maintenance, entertainment or management, our teams play an important role in creating welcoming environments and memorable experiences for every guest who visits our resorts.