Job Description
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead our team at Talacre Beach Resort, one of Darwin Escapes’ popular coastal destinations in North Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong operational leader with proven sales awareness and site management experience to take full responsibility for a busy and diverse holiday resort.
You will oversee all departments across the park, ensuring exceptional standards, driving commercial performance, and creating an environment where both guests and teams thrive.
This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week across variable days, including weekends and bank holidays.
About Talacre Beach Resort:
Talacre Beach Resort is a vibrant coastal holiday park offering a mix of holiday home ownership, holiday accommodation and on site leisure facilities.
Located close to the North Wales coastline, the resort attracts a wide range of guests and owners looking for both relaxation and a lively holiday experience.
With multiple operational departments including accommodation, grounds, leisure and food and beverage, this is a fast-paced and varied environment where strong leadership is essential to deliver consistently high standards.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on both the guest experience and the commercial success of the resort.
About Darwin Escapes:
Darwin Escapes operates 18 unique holiday destinations across the United Kingdom, each offering high-quality accommodation and memorable guest experiences.
Our teams are passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating lasting memories for our guests and holiday homeowners.
As part of Darwin Escapes, you will be joining a growing organisation that values its people and supports career development at all levels.
About The Role
Role Responsibilities:
As General Manager, you will lead the overall performance of the resort, ensuring operational excellence and commercial success.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading the day-to-day operations across all resort departments
· Driving commercial performance and supporting sales activity
· Working closely with the Sales team to enhance the customer journey and maximise revenue
· Managing budgets, monitoring spends and ensuring financial targets are met
· Leading, developing and motivating departmental teams
· Ensuring high standards of presentation, service and compliance across the park
· Conducting regular park walks and operational audits
· Managing customer feedback and ensuring excellent guest experience
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have:
· Previous experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role within hospitality, leisure or holiday parks
· Strong sales awareness and commercial understanding
· Proven site or multi-department management experience
· Experience managing budgets and operational performance
· Excellent leadership and communication skills
· A hands-on, proactive and solutions-focused approach
· A driving licence is desirable due to the nature of the role.
· Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
What’s in it for you?
· Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000)
· Enhanced holiday entitlement
· Discounted staff breaks at our luxury resorts across the UK
· Free use of resort facilities including gyms and swimming pools
· Food discounts across all resorts
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to the Darwin Academy training programme
· Cycle to Work scheme
· MediCash health plan
(Some benefits are subject to terms and conditions.)
Why join Darwin Escapes?
Our success is built on the passion and dedication of our teams.
At Darwin Escapes, we are committed to creating supportive working environments where our people can thrive while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within one of our established resorts and make a real impact.
Skills Needed
About The Company
A Darwin Escape is all about creating the perfect destination for our guests to relax, explore and make lasting memories. Whether guests are looking to unwind in peaceful countryside surroundings or enjoy a fun-filled break with family and friends, our resorts offer a variety of experiences designed to suit every type of holiday.
Across our resorts, we offer a range of accommodation, from luxury lodges with private hot tubs to spacious caravans and unique stays such as treehouses. Each location has its own character, facilities and atmosphere, but all share the same focus on delivering high standards of hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
Our beautifully maintained resorts feature excellent on-site facilities and welcoming environments where guests can relax, recharge or enjoy adventure and exploration in some of the UK’s most desirable locations.
Behind every great Darwin Escape is a dedicated team. Our colleagues play a vital role in ensuring every guest enjoys their stay, helping to create the friendly atmosphere and outstanding service that our resorts are known for.
Company Culture
At Darwin Escapes we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work together to create welcoming environments and memorable experiences for our guests across our resorts throughout the United Kingdom.
Each of our destinations has its own personality, from luxurious lodge retreats to family-focused resorts and peaceful countryside locations. While every resort is unique, all of our teams share the same commitment to delivering outstanding service and creating great experiences for our guests and holiday home owners.
We are proud to offer a friendly and supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills and grow their careers. Whether you are starting your first role in hospitality or progressing into management, Darwin Escapes provides opportunities for development, training and career progression across our growing collection of resorts.
Wherever you join us, you will become part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork and pride in delivering exceptional service.
Desired Criteria
* Previous holiday resort experience
* Knowledge of health and safety compliance
* A driving licence is beneficial for ease of travel to and from the resort
Required Criteria
* Right to Live and work in the UK
* Proven team management experience
* Experience overseeing financial performance, including managing budgets
Closing DateTuesday 14th April, 2026