Spa Team Leader NEW Center Parcs Posted today Bedford

Center Parcs group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular leisure company in Bedford is seeking a SPA TEAM LEADER to assist in managing Aqua Sana Forest Spa. The role includes supervising spa staff, ensuring excellent guest service, and adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates should be outgoing, possess excellent communication skills, and have previous experience in a similar role. This position offers flexible hours and the chance to work in a vibrant environment. Various benefits include a colleague bonus scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Access to Perks at Work Portal

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for clear interaction with guests and colleagues.
• Previous experience in a similar role or the spa industry is required.
• Candidates must possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise spa colleagues to ensure smooth running of Aqua Sana Forest Spa.
• Deliver excellent guest service and support health and safety guidelines.
• Provide lifeguard cover as necessary.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Friendly and warm demeanor

Education

RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Job description

Aqua Sana Forest Spa is an award-winning spa offering a combination of experiences, products and treatments. Each spa – one at each Center Parcs location – is uniquely designed, with up to 25 spa experience rooms to explore. There is also an extensive range of face and body treatments available to book, carried out by expert therapists using products from the finest product houses including Elemis, Comfort Zone and VOYA.

Aqua Sana Forest Spa is extremely popular and is accessible to both guests staying on the Village as a Center Parcs guest, and external guests who visit Aqua Sana Forest Spa during Spa Days and Spa Breaks.

SPA TEAM LEADER | £14.77 per hour

In this role, you will work in conjunction with the management team to assist in the smooth running of the Aqua Sana Forest Spa.

Responsibilities will include the supervision of spa colleagues on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the smooth running of the unit and that any issues are communicated or escalated to the relevant manager.

You will be responsible for delivering excellent guest service and building standards and adhering to all health and safety guidelines as set out by the company. You will also be required to provide lifeguard cover.

Working as part of a team, the role requires an outgoing approach and motivated leadership style accompanied with enthusiasm at all times.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 90 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.

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

You will be engaging and naturally helpful with excellent communications skills. You will work well on your own initiative as well as within a close team environment.

Essential requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Previous experience of working within a similar role or spa industry
• Previous experience of working in a customer service environment
• Ability to build relationships at all levels
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues

Desirable requirements:

• Experience as a lifeguard
• First Aid qualification
• Pool Plant Operators certificate
• RLSS Trainer Assessor

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• 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:

23rd December 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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