Project Manager

We're looking for a dynamic Project Manager to take ownership of project plans and deliver key business outcomes - on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. You'll be at the heart of the action, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and keeping everything on track to ensure success. 

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 – as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, 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.  
 

What you will be doing... 

• Support the business case and budget creation process  
• Ensure there is a plan in place, including planning assumptions, dependencies, a critical path, criteria for success and benefits to be realised  
• Ensure adequate mechanisms are in place to continually track progress to plan and delivery of required business outcomes.  
• Maintain an accurate and up to date view of the risks and issues to be managed to ensure success  
• Monitor projects financials, both forecasted and ongoing, and ensure all remain within approved budget. 
• Identify resources required to deliver the plan and establish the team 
• Proactively coordinate the resources (including third parties and vendors) to deliver the plan, fostering teamwork and openness 
• Ensure the project work is completed in line with the plan, delegating tasks appropriately and tracking progress of individual tasks 

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for: 

• 5 years+ experience in delivering IT related projects with evidence of delivery in complex environments 
• Able to work under pressure in a fast paced, challenging environment 
• Effective leadership skills and experience of managing projects and teams to deliver outcomes to time, cost and quality 
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal, influencing – with the ability to handle tough conversations 

Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out! We are often flexible when considering an applicant’s skills and experience for a role. So, don’t be put off if you don’t tick all the boxes. 

Are we the right fit for you? 

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.  

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories. 

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. 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, please contact Stephanie at stephanie.wood@parkdean-resorts.com.