Executive assistant

Executive Assistant
Forest House | Circa £30,000-£35,000 per annum depending on experience

Welcome to Center Parcs, the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Forest House and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. It’s an opportunity to be at the heart of a Marketing and Commercial function, playing a key part in how the business operates and delivers. Supporting both the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), you’ll act as a trusted partner to them and their leadership teams, ensuring priorities are aligned, operations run smoothly, and the function performs at its best.

Underpinning this role is a blend of high‑quality executive support and broader operational coordination. You will manage complex diaries, inboxes and logistics while also shaping the rhythm of the function—from leadership meetings and off‑sites to key workshops and strategic sessions. Actions will be tracked, decisions followed through, so nothing falls through the gaps.

You will bring structure, pace and momentum across leadership teams, keeping priorities aligned and activities moving forward. With clear visibility across projects you support the function to operate as one connected, high‑performing team.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and being close to the business. You bring a proactive, solutions‑focused approach, using digital tools and strong organisational skills to create a seamless and responsive way of working where priorities are clear and progress is consistent.

What you’ll be doing

• Executive & Diary Support – Proactive diary and inbox management across complex schedules, including prioritisation, follow‑ups, and supporting Operating Board‑level priorities
• Meeting & Travel Coordination – Coordinating meetings, leadership events, off‑sites and village visits, alongside end‑to‑end travel, accommodation, itineraries and expense management
• Operational & Project Delivery – Supporting workflow, project coordination, resource planning and operational delivery across Marketing and Technology, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day execution
• Stakeholder Partnership & Continuous Improvement – Building strong working relationships across leadership teams and stakeholders, bringing proactive recommendations and leveraging tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to drive efficiency
• Governance, Culture & Compliance – Supporting company values, diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside health & safety and environmental responsibilities, while flexibly contributing to wider team priorities

What’s in it for you

• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in‑role training

Your working hours

You will be contracted to work 150 per 4‑week period (37.5 per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.

Please note, this role will be hybrid with 2 days in the office and 3 days home‑working.

About you

• Proven Executive/Personal Assistant experience within a large, complex organisation, confidently supporting Board‑level stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Exceptional organisational expertise, with seamless diary, inbox and travel management, and a strong focus on prioritisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly professional communicator with strong business awareness, exercising sound judgement and discretion while managing competing priorities and navigating stakeholder and governance considerations

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.

Early submission encouraged – closing date 26th June 2026

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we are 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.