Head of Leisure - Skegness Resort

Head of Leisure - Skegness Resort

Skegness Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and manage all leisure activities, ensuring a fun and safe experience for guests.
  • Company: Join Butlin's, the home of entertainment with a vibrant culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, team perks, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and a focus on team engagement.
  • Why this job: Be part of creating unforgettable experiences and making guests smile every day.
  • Qualifications: Proven leadership in entertainment, event management, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

The Head of Leisure will be accountable for the smooth planning and safe operational delivery of our leisure proposition across the resort. This includes leading through all activity for Splash, Fairground, Sports & all paid activity-based propositions.

  • KPIs: Guest NPS, Successful delivery of the Leisure Proposition, Accountable for P&L Management including labour management, Team retention and engagement, Right People, Right Place, Right Time, Audit results, H&S.

General Duties & Key Accountabilities:

  • Accountable for the delivery of all leisure activity across resorts.
  • Ensure the proposition is delivered in line with advertised offering, IP Contracts and Brand Standards.
  • Ensure all guest feedback is captured, trends analysed, and opportunities explored.
  • Inspire action and ownership within your team for delivery of the departmental plan by breaking it down into measurable objectives.
  • Be a champion of the Butlin’s Values and Leadership Behaviours.
  • Ensure we always have a focus on RPRRT in the way we recruit and manage contracts for the team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the resort, other resorts, and Butlins central support teams.
  • Monitor team retention, utilising exit interviews as an opportunity to retain or gain feedback, to address opportunities to increase retention scores.
  • Ensure that Leisure is compliant with legislation, company and all health and safety policies.
  • Accountable for people management of the department, including all people tasks from onboarding through the employee life cycle.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

  • Previous demonstrable experience in a leadership role within an Entertainment Environment.
  • Experience in event management, working with and building relationships with external industry experts and suppliers.
  • Experience managing multiple offerings at any one time effectively.
  • Experience in managing product and entertainment propositions in line with brand guidelines and expectations from customers/guests.
  • Strong experience of being guest/customer facing and dealing with a range of queries and sometimes complaints directly.
  • Demonstrable experience of leading large teams to success.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.

About Butlin's: Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture. As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!

Head of Leisure - Skegness Resort employer: Butlins

Butlin's is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises fun and teamwork, making it an ideal place for the Head of Leisure role at our Skegness Resort. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and team engagement, ensuring that every member feels valued and inspired to contribute to our mission of delivering unforgettable experiences. Join us in a dynamic environment where your leadership can shine, and together we can create smiles for our guests while fostering a supportive community among our staff.

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Contact Details:

Butlins Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Leisure - Skegness Resort

Leadership Skills
Event Management
Relationship Building
P&L Management
Guest Experience Management
Health and Safety Compliance
Team Management