At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the operation of a stunning holiday park and inspire a high-performing team.
- Company: Join Lovat Parks, a growing organisation dedicated to exceptional guest experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, holiday discounts, birthday leave, and mental health support.
- Other info: Be part of a community-focused team that values feedback and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on leadership role with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality or leisure management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Location: Herdwick Croft Holiday Park, Lake District
Pay: Dependant on experience
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Shifts: To be agreed
Days: 5 days a week, including weekends
Contract: Permanent
Live In: Not available with this role
Are you an experienced hospitality, leisure or holiday park leader looking for the opportunity to make a real impact? We are looking for a General Manager to lead Herdwick Croft Holiday Park, a stunning holiday park on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District. Taking responsibility for the overall performance of the park, you will lead operational excellence, commercial success and exceptional guest and owner experiences.
This is a diverse and hands-on leadership role, combining operational management with responsibility for holiday home and lodge sales. With no dedicated sales manager on park, you will take ownership of the sales journey while working closely with central support functions to maximise commercial performance. You'll have the autonomy to drive results, implement improvements and influence the future direction of the business. As Lovat Parks continues to grow, this role offers the potential to take on wider responsibilities in the future, making it an exciting opportunity for an ambitious General Manager looking to develop their career within a growing organisation.
Benefits of being part of Lovat Parks:
- Competitive pay – we are proud to be an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation
- Holiday discounts – 50% off holidays for team members and 20% off for family and friends
- Birthday leave – enjoy your birthday off to celebrate and relax
- Paid volunteering leave – take paid leave to participate in volunteering activities, allowing you to give back to the community
- Mental health support – access to mental health first aiders and resources to ensure you have the support you need
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to a range of advice across all areas of life, and exclusive retail discounts
- Death in Service Benefit – following 6 months’ service
- Private Medical Insurance – access to private healthcare following 6 months’ service
Anyone who joins our team is part of a story that’s still being written and can play their part in something special.
What will you do?
- Lead the day-to-day operation and overall performance of Herdwick Croft Holiday Park.
- Develop, inspire and support a high-performing team.
- Deliver exceptional guest and holiday homeowner experiences.
- Lead the holiday home and lodge sales function, managing sales opportunities from enquiry through to completion.
- Personally manage holiday home and lodge sales enquiries, guiding customers through the sales journey.
- Drive commercial performance, profitability and achievement of business objectives.
- Manage budgets and ensure effective control of expenditure.
- Maintain high standards of park presentation, compliance and health.
We respect the environment and protect the future through our actions and decisions. We build lasting relationships: We value our communities, holidaymakers, owners, team, and neighbours. We encourage and listen to their feedback. Our parks are designed to help guests connect with nature, offering unique experiences tailored to their individual natural settings. We are committed to looking after people and the planet, creating special places that foster connections with people and the environment.
Our Commitment to Equality
General Manager employer: Lovat Parks Limited
Lovat Parks is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where your contributions truly matter. As the General Manager at Herdwick Croft Holiday Park, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday discounts, and unique benefits like birthday leave and paid volunteering time, all while leading a dedicated team in a stunning location that fosters connections with nature. With opportunities for personal and professional growth within a rapidly expanding organisation, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.
