The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,000-acre estate has grown from strength to strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, The View One Rosette Restaurant, Macleods Bar and our award-winning five-bubble rated Ndarra Spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, Land Rover Experience, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.
The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporate guests, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and building meaningful relationships with our guests. Everyone who walks through our doors becomes part of our story, and we feel privileged to be part of theirs.
Are you ready to lead one of Yorkshires most celebrated spa destinations?
The Ndarra Spa at The Coniston, is continuing to develop a reputation as one of the UKs leading countryside wellness retreats. As we grow and evolve, were looking for a passionate, driven and experienced Spa Manager to lead our spa team and elevate the guest wellness experience even further.
This is more than just a management role its an opportunity to shape the future of our spa offering, champion wellbeing, and lead a talented team within one of the most beautiful natural settings in the UK.
Why join us?
Were not just a hotel were a destination.
Set within a 1,000-acre estate near Skipton, The Coniston offers unforgettable experiences for guests and rewarding careers for our team. We are proud of our Yorkshire heritage, our family-run values, and the people who help bring our vision to life.
Youll be joining as a supportive, professional and passionate leader dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What makes this role special?
Youll be a key leader within Ndarra Spa, responsible for delivering exceptional wellness experiences to both hotel guests and day visitors.
You will:
Lead and inspire a high-performing spa team, including therapists, spa reception and spa hosts
Take ownership of the overall guest journey, ensuring every visit is relaxing, seamless and memorable
Drive commercial performance, managing spa revenue through treatments, memberships, retail and spa days
Maintain the highest operational and service standards, ensuring the spa facilities and treatment experiences reflect our five-bubble rating
Work collaboratively with hotel leadership to develop new wellness experiences, packages and spa offerings
Who were looking for
Were looking for a confident and inspiring leader who is passionate about wellness, hospitality and guest experience.
You will be:
An experienced Spa Manager within a premium spa, hotel or wellness environment
A hands-on leader who enjoys being present in the operation and supporting the team
Passionate about wellbeing, luxury guest experiences and high service standards
Commercially minded, with experience managing targets, budgets, retail performance and memberships
A strong communicator who can coach, mentor and motivate a team
Highly organised with experience managing rotas, stock, treatment bookings and operational efficiency
What youll receive
£42,000 per year + service (up to £2,500/year) + performance-related bonus
45 hours per week
Additional benefits include:
28 days holiday (increasing with service)
Monthly and annual recognition awards
Access to the award-winning Ndarra Spa, including discounted treatments and memberships
Hotel discounts for family & friends
Free on-site parking
Nest pension scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
Meals on duty
Essentials
Right to work in the UK
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Valid UK driving licence preferred due to our rural location
Ready to be part of something special?
If you're passionate about wellbeing, luxury guest experiences and leading an exceptional spa team, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Ndarra Spa at The Coniston.
About Us The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,400 acre estate has gone from strength-to-strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, two luxury self-catering cottages, The View Restaurant, Macleods Bar and a Five-Bubble rated spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 off-roading, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.
The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporates, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad.
We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region, with a tailor-made offering from an intimate barn ceremony to a magnificent marquee reception, as well as a range of picture perfect outside locations.
We prides ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and take great pleasure in building relationships with guests. Everyone that walks through our doors instantly becomes part of our story; and we feel privileged to be part of theirs too.
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