Graduates

Our graduate scheme is the start of a rewarding career, full of unique opportunities. As a successful graduate, you’ll get invaluable experience in all areas of our industry-leading business as well as being continually trained and supported. You’ll discover what it really takes to reach your full potential and get the most out of working for the UK’s largest holiday park operator.

We find that when our graduates are fully enjoying their experience with us, our customers find themselves smiling too - it’s a win-win for everyone.

Requirements:

• Be a driven and motivated person who has a real desire to succeed.
• Be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
• Have achieved or be graduating towards a 2:1 – this shows that you are focussed and committed with a strong work ethic.
• Hold a full driving licence as you will need to be flexible to travel.

Areas Covered:

• You will be given the opportunity to learn all operational aspects of our parks and will work across multiple departments including Holiday Sales, Holiday Home Sales, Maintenance, Food & Beverage and Housekeeping.
• You will also have the opportunity to work within our Central Support office and will work with key functions such as our Customer Contact Centre, HR, Finance, Marketing and Revenue.

Why choose Parkdean Resorts:

• Why not? We are the UK’s leading holiday park operator with 67 distinctive parks in unrivalled rural and coastal locations. We provide 2.3 million holidaymakers and 20,000 holiday home owners with the perfect escape for creating amazing memories.
• We offer some great progression opportunities and personal development support to constantly help our colleagues reach their full potential…and more.
• We’ve got some pretty unique opportunities at Parkdean Resorts – from having the chance to work in some of the most stunning locations across the UK to joining our people on incentives trips awarded for outstanding performance.
• There’s no denying that our people drive the success of the business. So whether you’re working face to face with your colleagues or talking to them across the UK, you always feel part of the larger Parkdean Resorts team.
• We take huge pride in all of the awards we have won at Parkdean Resorts, including winning at least one British Travel Award every year since 2010.

Graduate Scheme Benefits:

• £22,000 starting salary
• Ongoing accredited leadership training and development
• A dedicated mentor throughout your journey
• The opportunity to travel and work throughout the UK

Expectations:

• Month 1: This is the start of your journey. Your induction will be varied and give you a taste of what is to come over the next 2 years.
• Months 2-4: Your induction will continue and your first placement on park will begin. You will have exposure to all park operations and learn how each department works.
• Months 5-10: As our parks start to close for the end of season, your journey is only just beginning. You will support with winterisation projects and assist in getting our parks ready to open for the following season.
• Months 11-16: This is your opportunity to specialise. You can now decide whether your next step will be in the Holiday Sales, Holiday Home Sales or Food & Beverage department.
• Months 17-24: It may be the final leg of your journey but it’s really the start of your career. You will now focus on a specialist area or continue to learn the skills to become our next General Manager.