General Manager jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job title: Regional Assistant General Manager

Location: 4 parks across Cornwall region

Pay: Dependant on experience

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

Shifts: To be agreed

Days: 5 days a week, including weekends

Contract: Permanent – role to commence December 2026/January 2027

Live In: Not permanently available with this role. We would consider a temporary arrangement if needed in the short-term

Full UK driving licence required.

Are you an experienced hospitality leader ready to take the next step in your management career?

We are looking for a Regional Assistant General Manager to support the leadership and performance of our four award-winning Cornwall parks. Working closely with the Regional General Manager and park leadership teams, you will help deliver exceptional guest experiences, high operational standards and strong team performance across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Assistant General Manager or an experienced Head of Department looking to broaden their leadership experience. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of holiday park operations, develop regional management responsibilities and may also take ownership of a specialist area across the region, such as Guest Experience, Grounds and Maintenance.

The role is designed to provide additional operational leadership capacity across the region, enabling the Regional General Manager to focus on wider strategic and commercial priorities whilst ensuring our parks continue to deliver exceptional guest experiences, high operational standards and strong team performance.

Benefits of being part of Lovat Parks

• Competitive pay – we are proud to be an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation
• Holiday discounts – 50% off holidays for team members and 20% off for family and friends
• Birthday leave – enjoy your birthday off to celebrate and relax
• Paid volunteering leave – take paid leave to participate in volunteering activities, allowing you to give back to the community
• Mental health support – access to mental health first aiders and resources to ensure you have the support you need
• Em ployee Assistance Programme – access to a range of advice across all areas of life, and exclusive retail discounts
• Death in Service Benefit – following 6 months' service
• Private Medical Insurance – access to private healthcare following 6 months' service
  

Anyone who joins our team is part of a story that’s still being written and can play their part in something special.

What will you do?

• Support the leadership and performance of our four Cornwall parks
• Partner with park leadership teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Coach, support and develop managers across the region
• Drive high operational standards, compliance and consistency
• Support budget management and financial performance
• Identify and implement operational improvements
• Lead regional projects and business initiatives
• Promote engagement, accountability and high performance
• Support commercial objectives and revenue growth
• Take ownership of a specialist operational area aligned to your experience
Deputise for the Regional General Manager when required

What are we looking for?

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Assistant General Manager, Head of Department or similar leadership role
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Strong operational and customer service focus
• Commercial awareness and budget experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and solution-focused approach
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Confidence working across multiple locations and teams
• Experience in a specialist area such as Guest Experience, Grounds and Maintenance or Accommodation would be advantageous
• Holiday home or caravan sales experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Ambition to progress into a General Manager role
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

About us

Lovat Parks, established in 2017, is the UK's first B Corp certified holiday park group, dedicated to sustainable and responsible tourism.

Our core values are:

• We care : We create a culture of warmth and welcome, where everyone has a voice.
  

• We commit to great quality and service : Our guests and owners expect the best, and our team members are proud to deliver it. We set out to do things differently.
  

• We create a better tomorrow : We believe in business as a force for good; we respect the environment and protect the future through our actions and decisions.
  

• We build lasting relationships : We value our communities, holidaymakers, owners, team, and neighbours. We encourage and listen to their feedback.
  

Our parks are designed to help guests connect with nature, offering unique experiences tailored to their individual natural settings.

We are committed to looking after people and the planet, creating special places that foster connections with people and the environment.

Our Commitment to Equality & Diversity

The company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring within the framework of the law that our workplaces are free from unlawful or unfair discrimination because of protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential, and that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria.