Programme Director – Core Modernisation (fixed-term) | 28% bonus scheme | Company Car | PMI Please note this is a two-year fixed-term contract At Center Parcs, our people are our greatest asset and we’re looking for an exceptional leader to guide one of our iconic UK holiday villages. This is a rare and career-defining opportunity to oversee the operations of a vibrant, multifaceted village that welcomes thousands of guests each week and employs up to 2,000 talented colleagues. As the Programme Director, you will lead the technology driven transformation of our core booking platforms, overseeing the replacement of the accommodation booking system and village management platforms. This programme represents one of Center Parcs most significant digital initiatives, delivering fundamental change across commercial functions, central operations, guest experience and our villages. What you'll be doing Programme Leadership & Delivery - Lead delivery of the new accommodation booking and village management platform, oversee the Leisure and Spa roadmap with our third‑party partners, drive AI and automation‑led enhancements, set programme scope and governance, build a high‑performing multi‑disciplinary team, and embed strong delivery disciplines focused on integration, risk and timely execution. Commercial & Supplier Management - Working with the Procurement leadership team, drive the supplier contracting. Onboard and manage suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring accountability and value for money. Foster partnerships with vendors, ensuring commitments are met and outcomes delivered. Change Management & Adoption - You will lead a structured change programme to prepare central functions and village teams for new ways of working, ensure guest experience, commercial outcomes and operational impacts shape all change activity, support managers in readying their teams for new systems and processes, and drive smooth technology adoption through effective training, communication and engagement. Integration & Technical Delivery - You will ensure robust integration of the new booking platform with existing systems, work closely with technology teams to deliver secure, scalable and supportable solutions, and oversee testing, migration and cutover activities to minimise disruption for guests and operations. Team leadership & development - Responsible for managing, motivating, developing and objective setting for the directly assigned programme team, ensuring objectives are clear and measurable. Development of the Programme team members to support their development in delivering changes programmes within Center Parcs post the transformation programme. About you Proven track record in delivering large-scale, business-critical technology transformation programmes. Deliver complex integration solutions, ideally within hospitality or guest facing / customer environments, ensuring core platforms seamlessly connect across the wider technology ecosystem. Experience replacing or implementing complex booking, reservations, or transactional platforms. Change management and colleague adoption across large, distributed operations. Proven leadership experience, creating supportive, high‑performing and diverse programme teams. What's in it for you Management Bonus Scheme – 28% Company Car Access to our enhanced pension plan, with 8% from you and 7% contributed by Center Parcs Private Medical Insurance Discounted Center Parcs breaks Free use of our leisure facilities 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications Our values Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us. Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today - interviews will be held on 8th November 2026 Closing date: 3rd November 2026 #INPLOIv2
Programme Director – Core Modernisation (fixed-term) in Newark employer: CenterParcs
At Center Parcs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. As a Retail Assistant at our Sherwood Forest location, you'll enjoy benefits such as free leisure access, discounts, and a supportive team environment that fosters career development and in-role training. Join us to be part of a community that values care, bravery, determination, and authenticity, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
