Talent Sourcing Specialist

12 Month FTC

We're looking for a results-driven Talent Sourcing Specialist to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance by sourcing top-tier talent for our Holiday Home Sales teams and Complex Managers. This role is critical to growing and nurturing a healthy and engaged pipeline of high-quality talent. If you're passionate about transforming potential into performance, this is your opportunity to lead change where it matters most. 

Must be available for interview on Thursday 17th July. (Teams)

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.       
• Salary £41,558.88 p/a plus £5,000 car allowance

                            
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’ll be doing... 

• Identify and attract commercially driven Holiday Home Sales Managers, Complex Managers and high performing Holiday Home Sales Advisors. 
• Use performance data and insights from Regional Directors, Sales Managers, and People Business Partners to pinpoint critical hiring needs. 
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of financially impactful candidates through networking, competitor mapping, referrals, and LinkedIn sourcing. 
• Pre-qualify and nurture relationships with passive candidates, ensuring regular touchpoints and readiness for future vacancies. 
• Coordinate introductions with Regional Sales Managers, Regional Directors & General Managers to accelerate hiring decisions. 
• Maintain a light-touch CRM to track candidate status, engagement, and conversion metrics. 

Some of the skills we’re looking for. 

• Willingness to travel as needed for talent scouting & park visits. 
• Ability to conduct discreet and strategic outreach to potential candidates, including undercover or confidential approaches when necessary.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and attracting top-tier talent through proactive headhunting techniques. 
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience within the holiday park industry. 
• Proven ability to initiate and build strong relationships with candidates from cold contacts. 
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong drive to meet performance targets and contribute to business growth. 
• Exceptional verbal communication abilities, with a talent for building rapport and trust. 
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-site visits to holiday parks, leisure clubs etc. 
• Highly driven individual with a passion for achieving success and exceeding goals. 
• Strong time management and organisational abilities to effectively prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. 
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to group dynamics and shared objectives.                               

                            
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