Sports and Leisure - Activity and Leisure Manager - SP2

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in the UK is seeking an Activity and Leisure Manager to lead their Activities & Leisure department at Highfield Grange. The successful candidate will oversee a range of innovative guest experiences, ensuring high standards of safety and financial performance. Responsibilities include managing a diverse team and influencing a new activity schedule amidst a transformational investment in the park. This role offers exciting career growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

50% discount on holidays

30% team member discount on various services

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and skill development opportunities

Discounts on meal kits and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading activities and leisure operations.
• Strong financial acumen and commercial management experience.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile activities & leisure department.
• Ensure financial performance of the department.
• Drive guest experiences across various activities.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Standards

Team Development

Commercial Management

Guest Experience

Job description

Sports and Leisure - Activity and Leisure Manager - SP2

Highfield Grange, Highfield Grange, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 2 December 2025 at 01:00

This is one of the most exciting roles to join at Highfield right now. Our Activities & Leisure department is right at the centre of a multi-million-pound transformation, and we’re recruiting for an Activity and Leisure Manager to join the team.

More than a park, it’s a launchpad

We're investing £4 million in transforming Highfield Grange in 2026 - and we're looking for passionate people to join us on this incredible journey.This multi-million-pound transformation is set to deliver our most exciting line-up yet, delivering on our mission to make every holiday truly epic.

Launching brand-new activities like immersive Bear Grylls escape rooms, high ropes and an all-new Hat-Tricks sports bar with interactive darts and a shuffleboard. From upgraded family play zones to expanded pitches and enhanced guest facilities, this is a once-in-a-generation upgrade that will create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and amazing opportunities for you.

Now's the perfect time to join and be part of a team that's shaping the future of UK holidays.

What you’ll be doing…

• Leading a fast-growing Activities & Leisure operation at a pivotal moment for the park, taking full ownership of a complex, high-profile department
• Operating as a commercial manager, you’ll be accountable for the financial performance of the department.
• Ensuring the highest standards of health & safety across all activities.
• Driving high-energy guest experiences including our new high ropes, bounce park and off-road rangers, as well as our existing swimming and leisure activities.
• Developing, coaching and motivating large teams, through to building skills and confidence to ultimately deliver an outstanding service for our guests.
• Influence a fresh and exciting activity schedule that reflects Highfield’s new direction

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support- because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re Parkdean people, and we do everything we can to ensure our guests and owners create amazing memories.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Holly at [e-mail]

Highfield Grange, Highfield Grange, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom