Creating opportunities for people to move around and take on new and exciting challenges is important to us as it enables teammates to continue to learn and develop their skills – something that we’re definitely down with. By taking advantage of internal opportunities opening up within Parkdean Resorts, you can take the next step in your career, build new skills, and feel more fulfilled, all without leaving a place you already like!
Take Clare Williamson, former General Manager and current Talent Development Coordinator at our Central Support office in Gosforth, as a fantastic example. Clare joined the Parkdean Resorts family back in 2014 as a seasonal receptionist at Whitley Bay. Over the course of the next 9 years Clare’s gone on to work as Owner and Guest Experience Manager and Deputy General Manager at Southerness, and General Manager at both Sunnydale and Cresswell Holiday Parks.
In January of this year, Clare decided to take on another new challenge when she made the move from park to Central Support, where she’s now enjoying her role as Talent Development Coordinator as part of the Learning and Development team.
We sat down for a cuppa with Clare to find out what motivated her move and what she loves about her new role…
"I discovered a love for training and developing my team"
When I first joined Parkdean Resorts back in 2014 I wasn’t originally looking for a long-term career, but I fell in love with the industry and over the years enjoyed numerous opportunities to progress and develop. Throughout my time here in my park-based roles, I discovered a love for training and developing my team and the enjoyment I got out of supporting them so that they could reach their full potential. I realised it was something I’d like to focus on. That coupled with a more structured work week that supports my current lifestyle were the reasons I made the move into Central Support.
"I believe my new role equips our people with the skills needed to provide amazing experiences"
"I love to throw myself into a new challenge"
Whether you’re looking for a new role on one of our 66 parks across the UK, or in our Central Support office based in Newcastle, we'll have the perfect role for you... and if you fancy taking up something different down the line? Well, that works too!
So if you’re ready to join the Parkdean Resorts family, check out our jobs and apply to join us.
Salary
Salary: £62000.00
Location
Central Support, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type
Established
Department
Procurement
Location
Central Support
Description
Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? At Parkdean Resorts, we're looking for a driven Procurement Manager to join our innovative
Reference
12572
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £36800.00
Location
Naze Marine, Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze
Contract Type
Established
Department
Human Resources
Location
Naze Marine
Description
Are you a people person, passionate about developing others and watching them grow? Join us as a Regional Trainer and become an integral part of the learning and development provision at Parkdean Res
Reference
10794
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £50000.00
Location
Central Support, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type
Fixed term
Department
Finance and Accounts
Location
Central Support
Description
Are you ready to lead the Treasury function at the UK’s largest holiday park operator? Parkdean Resorts is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Treasury Manager to own our cash forecasting, working c
Reference
12520
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £60000.00
Location
Central Support, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type
Established
Department
Procurement
Location
Central Support
Description
You will be responsible for the end-to-end Procurement activity across range of procurement categories focusing in particular on IT and Professional Services. The role will work with a range of stak
Reference
11668
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £40000.00
Location
Central Support, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type
Established
Department
Human Resources
Location
Central Support
Description
As a Payroll Compliance Specialist, you’ll be working as part of our People Shared Services Team, overseeing the day-to-day management of UK payroll compliance and delivering a 1st class service to b
Reference
12291
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £32000.00
Location
Central Support, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Type
Fixed term
Department
Marketing and Communications
Location
Central Support
Description
Are you a Marketing Manager with experience in creating, developing and implementing strategies that drive footfall, increase brand awareness and work to raise brand profile? This could be the role f
Reference
12423
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Salary: £54000.00
Location
Platform, New Station St, Leeds
Contract Type
Established
Department
Digital
Location
Leeds Office
Description
Join us as the leader of our Online Content Production team, where you'll oversee a dynamic group of content specialists. We're seeking an organised and creative manager who can juggle the fast-paced
Reference
12485
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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