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Build a thriving marketing career with Parkdean opportunities

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Career Progression

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Publish date

12/02/2024

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You might think of Parkdean and imagine pretty standard hospitality roles: food and beverage, accommodation, and activities-based kinda stuff, right? But what if we told you those looking for a m

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Want a marketing career that stands out? Parkdean is the place to be.

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Jodie Smith

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The roles available in accommodation at Parkdean

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Career Progression

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09/06/2024

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Working in our accommodation team brings with it a busy and exciting atmosphere, no two days are the same and the work you do directly contributes to the memories guests make at our parks! The locati

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We’ll break down the roles we recruit for and what you might find yourself doing when you hop on board the accommodation train!

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Hayley Solvey

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Hayley Solvey

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Kickstarting Scott’s chef career path: Waiter to Head Chef

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Career Progression

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07/07/2023

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To get a feel for the Parkdean Head Chef life, we sat down with Scott Simpson who joined us over 14 years ago as a seasonal waiter at just 17! He now works at Sundrum Castle Holiday Park in Scotl

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So many of our seasonal recruits go on to progress and develop a rewarding career at Parkdean, Scott takes it away with his chef career path with us!

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Onwards And Upwards At Parkdean Resorts

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Career Progression

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Publish date

12/23/2022

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“I feel lucky that I have the support of my team to continue to develop and progress my career, moving into new challenges and acquiring new and exciting responsibilities.” With over 250 careers (all

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With over 250 careers available at Parkdean Resorts, we’re spending some time with Kelsy Mavin, Sub-Hire Capacity Manager based in our central hub in Newcastle.

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Kickstarting His Way Into a Career in Administration

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Career Progression

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Publish date

12/23/2022

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“The recognition at Parkdean Resorts is amazing and you feel good about what you’re doing. There are lots of opportunities to progress and develop your career.” Meet Adam Lee, the very 1st person to j

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Meet Adam Lee, Admin Assistant and the very 1st person to join the Parkdean Resorts family through the government run Kickstart scheme back in June 2021.

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How I Went From Kickstarter to Talent Acquisition Advisor

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Career Progression

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12/19/2022

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In November 2021, I unfortunately lost my job, and it was the first time I had ever been unemployed. Fast forward to January 2022 and I still hadn’t found a role that was right for me. My local job ce

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I am so thankful that I took the risk and joined the Kickstart scheme. It has helped shape my career and has given me opportunities I could only dream off and for that I am very thankful.

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Emily Naylor

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23 Years And Counting...

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Career Progression

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Publish date

12/14/2022

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"My career journey in the holiday park business started in 1977 as a cashier in my teens. In 1998, I joined Parkdean Resorts as General Manager and although things back then were a lot different to th

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My career journey in the holiday park business started in 1977 as a cashier in my teens. In 1998, I joined Parkdean Resorts as General Manager and although things back then were a lot different to things now, I’ve enjoyed it for 23 amazing years.

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