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  • Warminster, United Kingdom
  • Posted 2 days ago

With up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability.

There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow. From donning an eye patch in Pirate and Princess Adventure, to whizzing around a track in Quad Bike Safari or scaling the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, our focus is on delivering a quality experience that guests will remember, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE AND CYCLE CENTRE ASSISTANT MANAGER | £15.83 per hour

Reporting to the Outdoor Activity & Cycle Centre Manager, you will be responsible for supporting with the smooth management and safe operation of our Outdoor Activity Centre and Cycle Centre units. You will help lead a large team of approx. 20 colleagues to run a range of exciting activities, including but not exclusively: Archery, Crossbows, Paintballing, Laser Combat, Laser Shooting, Segways and off-road driving activities, Cycle Hire Fleet, Cycle Workshop and a Retail Shop.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist the Outdoor Activity & Cycle Centre Manager in the achievement of all financial and guest service targets
  • Support with the running of the Outdoor Activity and Cycle Centres
  • The day-to-day supervision of colleagues and building / equipment maintenance ensuring the smooth running of all facilities and activities
  • Develop and review the day-to-day operational procedures adopting best practice and methods of working for all routine tasks ensuring consistent delivery
  • To assist in the planning and scheduling of colleague work patterns which reflect business demands and provide relevant holiday cover when required
  • You will support with facilitating and developing a culture that promotes and encourages the general wellbeing, motivation, and morale of your team, whilst ensuring effective performance management strategies are in place and your team are actively contributing towards this

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. This role will include alternate weekend working.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to support, develop and lead a team
  • High degree of organisational and planning skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Relevant supervisory experience / managing teams and volume activities 
  • Have a motivational approach to work and team management
  • Ability to build relationships at all levels 
  • Friendly, genuine, and warm towards guests and colleagues

Desirable requirements:

  • First Aid at Work certified
  • Previous experience of working in the leisure industry
  • Experience of working with budgets

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

  • Colleague Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
  • Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
  • Free use of our leisure facilities
  • Discounted Center Parcs breaks
  • 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
  • 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

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 8th October 2025

Interviews to be held: Ongoing 

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

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