Overview
Head of Proposition & Strategic Growth – Haven Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid – 3 days in office & occasional UK park visits as required)
We’re looking for a visionary and commercially astute leader to shape Haven’s long-term growth strategy. As our Head of Proposition & Strategic Growth, you’ll serve as the strategic intelligence hub for the business, responsible for maintaining comprehensive market awareness and competitive positioning analysis across all operating markets to support the development of exciting growth strategies for the business. You’ll also work closely with senior leadership to enhance and evolve our future growth capital investment programme across both pitches and guest proposition, and lead the planning of major, high impact strategic projects to directly drive growth.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both immediate and long-term profitability, while working closely with senior leaders across the business on key strategic projects. It will suit someone who can blend a strong commercial / analytical background with a creative approach to strategy.
Responsibilities
* Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and consumer trends.
* Deliver forecasting models and market analysis to inform strategy.
* Define and align target customer segments across the business.
* Lead high-impact strategic projects from concept to delivery.
* Develop and maintain long-term pitch capital investment plans.
* Optimise pitch development, design, and phasing for maximum return.
* Support the creation of winning guest propositions and park transformations.
* Produce investor-ready market intelligence and growth strategy documents.
* Collaborate with Exec leaders to align strategic priorities.
What we’d like you to bring
* Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, market research, or business development.
* Strong analytical and market forecasting skills.
* Experience leading strategic projects with measurable results.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement, including with C-level executives.
* Knowledge of sales, marketing, operations, finance, and development functions.
* Proven ability to translate complex strategies into actionable plans.
* Advanced Excel/data analysis capabilities.
* Adaptability, resilience, and a growth-focused mindset.
* Industry experience in leisure, hospitality, or tourism (desirable).
What’s In It For You?
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Holiday Buy Scheme
* Annual bonus
* 20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, family and friends
* Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London
* Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
* Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
* Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)
Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 team members and 39 seaside locations with our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is defined by our Breath of Fresh Air culture, focusing on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions, allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, with 50% of your working week spent at the office, with occasional park or external events.
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Finance
Industries
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