Department head Work, Jobs in Luton, Bdf (with Salaries)

Leisure Manager
Center Parcs —Bedford
- £55,000 - £75,000 a year
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Head of Virus Reference Department
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Teaching
Head of Department - Lettings (12 month FTC)
Savills —Harpenden
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
2d
Head of Education, Skills and Work - Non-Operational
Ministry of Justice —Hemel Hempstead
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Education
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
3d
Deicing & Presentation Support Operative
Menzies Aviation —Luton
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Mechanical knowledge
3d
Branch Liaison Administrator
Fortus UK —Letchworth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
Quick apply
10d
Head of Orchestration
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Employee discount
Warehouse Assistant Team Manager Non Food Maintenance
Lidl —Luton
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Store discount
- Employee discount
10d
Strategic Delivery Lead – Operating Model Transformation & Organisation ...
BRE Group (Building Research Establishment) —Watford
- £60,000 - £80,000 a year
- Remote
- Travel
- AI
- Communication skills
- Free parking
4d
IT Service Desk Manager
APCOA PARKING (UK) LTD —Uxbridge
- £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Computer networking
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Team Leader
ASDA —Dunstable
- £13.10 - £14.10 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Marketing Executive
Hamberley Care Homes —Luton
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Hospitality
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Volunteering Coordinator
The Hospice of St Francis —Berkhamsted
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
People Apprentice
Savers —Dunstable
- £20,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- University
- Employee discount
Casual Chef de Partie
Luton Town Football Club —Luton
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Leadership
Continuous Improvement Manager
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Professional Services
Kinetic Software —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
5d
People & Culture Director, Production
Warner Bros. Discovery —Leavesden Green
- No degree
- Travel
- Human resources
Office Administrator
Pro FS —Milton Keynes
- £28,300 - £34,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
4d
Manager, Technical Services
Warner Bros. Discovery —Leavesden Green
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Maintenance

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Leisure Manager

Center Parcs -
Bedford

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Job details

£55,000 - £75,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Full job description

Leisure Manager

Woburn Forest | £55,000 - £75,000 per annum dependent on experience plus 18% bonus scheme

We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment

This role is right at the heart of keeping our village running at its best. You'll look after a varied mix of leisure units, as well as working alongside our Activity Partners, making sure everything runs safely, smoothly and delivers the high standards our guests expect.

Working closely with the Village Head of Commercial you'll support your Unit Managers day to day - helping them build strong, capable teams and keeping operations running seamlessly across the board. You'll also keep a close eye on performance, making sure resources are used well and that we're delivering both great service and strong results.

This is a hands-on leadership role where people really matter. You'll be visible, approachable and supportive, setting the tone for your teams and creating a positive, inclusive environment where colleagues can thrive and develop.

No two days are the same, so you'll need to be organised, practical and quick to respond when things change. If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in high standards and knows how to get the best out of people, you'll feel right at home here.

What you'll be doing

Operational Leadership - You'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of all Leisure units, ensuring they operate safely, smoothly and to a high standard. Visible across the village, you'll keep standards high, support planning with your Heads of Department, and ensure teams are set up to meet demand. You'll spot issues early and work with your teams to resolve them quickly before they impact the operation or guest experience.
People & Culture - You'll bring Center Parcs' values to life, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Leading your Unit Managers, you'll build strong, capable teams through coaching, development and clear progression. You'll turn colleague feedback into action and take ownership of recruitment, onboarding and performance, ensuring teams are engaged and set up for success.
Guest Experience & Standards - You'll ensure every unit delivers a consistently high standard of service and a great guest experience. You'll use feedback and performance data to drive improvements, working closely with the Head of Village Experience and wider teams to ensure offerings meet demand. You'll maintain strong standards of presentation, service quality and readiness across all areas.
Commercial & Performance – Reporting into the Head of Village Commerical you'll support strong commercial performance across Leisure, working with Unit Managers to manage costs, control stock and use resources effectively. You'll keep budgets on track, contribute to trading plans and use insight to improve performance and efficiency across the operation.
Safety, Compliance & Wider Contribution - You'll ensure all areas operate safely and remain fully compliant with health and safety and audit requirements. Acting as a key escalation point, you'll support safe operations and respond confidently when needed. You'll also contribute to the wider running of the village, supporting communication, strategy and sustainability, and taking part in the Duty Manager rota.

What We're Looking For

Experience leading a fast-paced operation and improving performance through strong people leadership
Comfortable working in a large or multi-site environment with shifting priorities (Leisure experience helpful, not essential)
A strong sense of what great service looks like, with the ability to maintain high standards across teams
A confident people leader who can build capability, support development and create a positive team culture
Clear, approachable communicator who can use feedback and insight to make practical improvements and build strong working relationships

What's in it for you

Management bonus scheme (up to 18%)
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

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today.

Closing date: 19th July 2026#INPLOIv2

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

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

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.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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