Position Overview & Specifications

Theme Park Trainee Manager – 4 UK Locations

Associated Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship option available

Our family Theme Park Resorts are thriving, which means we need more great leaders for the future. Following the huge success of our Trainee Manager programme, we are delighted to announce its return, now in it's 9th year!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing business in a challenging leadership role at one of Gulliver’s theme park resorts at Warrington, Milton Keynes, Matlock Bath or Rother Valley.

With a hands-on approach and excellent communication skills, you’ll be used to organising and dealing with customers, be innovative with your ideas and have an infectious enthusiasm that engages and inspires those around you.

The Trainee Manager programme is structured over a 12 month period and will include:

A number of placements across different areas of the business
A unique industry training programme to develop skills and knowledge.
Senior level mentors from within the business
Ownership of bespoke projects which will challenge skills and develop learning.

You’ll be a high energy, ambitious individual who is prepared to work hard to gain experience and develop new skills in order to progress into more senior leadership roles within the business.

You will be able to demonstrate evidence of a strong work ethic from your previous experiences, powerful interpersonal prowess, and an equally talented vibe for delivering the very best of guest experiences.

The ability to work across all of our UK locations during the 12 month training period is essential, during which time accommodation will be provided.

Celebrating 45 years of great value family fun, Gulliver’s provides days out and short breaks for families with children aged 2 to 13 years. Our theme park resorts include rides and attractions, splash zones, high ropes experiences, dinosaur and farm park, plus themed hotels, lodges and camping.

Our award winning accommodation offering is expanding rapidly and we’ll be hosting even more sleepovers, short breaks and ‘stay and play’ experiences in 2023 and beyond. Amidst this expansion, we’d love to meet individuals who share the desire for a future that’s as ambitious as ours.

This is the perfect opportunity for those looking to properly launch their career in leisure, tourism and hospitality. Ideal for graduates, and also those looking to accelerate their existing experience within the industry.

If you feel you have the drive, attitude and necessary skills for the Trainee Manager positions and want to be part of a great, growing company then please apply including your CV and Covering Letter.

Application deadline: 10/05/2023
Assessment & Interview dates: 19/05/2023 - 21/05/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: From £23,500.00 per year

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