People Development Partner

Field Based Role - Covering Southern Region.

Successful candidates must be able to attend an assessment day on Thursday 12th March at our Trecco Bay Park.

We’re looking for an experienced and energising People Development Partner to join our Park Operations Talent Development team. Sitting within a high-performing team of seven and partnering closely with our People Development Partner – Park Hub North, you’ll play a key role in elevating capability, performance and leadership across our Accommodation, Maintenance and Security functions. 

What you will be doing...

• Partner with Park Hub Central and Operational teams to improve key performance metrics. 
• Deliver targeted intervention coaching across parks where people-related indicators need improvement. 
• Conduct root-cause analysis to understand capability gaps affecting commercial outcomes. 
• Support the Head of Operational Services in tackling people-related drivers of performance. 
• Work with People Business Partners to implement tactical capability plans and move performance from red to green. 
• Track, measure and report the commercial impact of development interventions. 
• Deliver acceleration programmes to strengthen the internal talent pipeline across Park Hub Operations. 
• Continuously refine programme content based on feedback and effectiveness. 
• Identify high-potential team members through Quarterly Business Reviews and support succession planning. 
• Provide clarity on career pathways and promotion readiness. 
• Ensure park-level development plans are realistic, measurable and commercially aligned. 
• Deliver acceleration programmes to strengthen the internal talent pipeline across Park Hub Operations. 
• Continuously refine programme content based on feedback and effectiveness. 
• Identify high-potential team members through Quarterly Business Reviews and support succession planning. 
• Provide clarity on career pathways and promotion readiness. 
• Ensure park-level development plans are realistic, measurable and commercially aligned. 

About you...

• Proven experience delivering training and development in a hands-on operational environment. 
• Strong track record of improving performance through structured coaching and interventions. 
• Experience building internal talent pipelines and succession planning frameworks. 
• A passion for developing people and driving high-performance cultures. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects. 
• A strong interest in Park Operations. 
• Excellent project management skills with a completer–finisher mindset. 
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities. 
• Comfortable with travel, nights away and working across a large regional remit. 
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently. 

So, why Parkdean Resorts? 

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer: 

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training! 
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority. 
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us. 
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities. 
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you. 

 
We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come. 

Are we the right fit for you?   

At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.  

Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday.  Be the Heart of the Park. 

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate. 

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Holly at Holly.Baldwin@parkdean-resorts.com.