Sectors We Recruit For

  • Swimming
    Swimming

    ​We are looking for passionate Swim Instructors across a number of our sites. Winners of ukactive’s 2022 Outstanding Organisation of the Year Award, we currently operate 90 leisure, golf and culture facilities throughout the UK and employ 4,000+ staff.Kickstart a Rewarding Career with Us…If you’re looking for a rewarding career, why not combine your passion for swimming with customer care. Keeping our customers safe and happy is our top priority.At Parkwood Leisure, Legacy Leisure, Lex Leisure and 1Life we live, breathe and inspire Swimming Teachers Love Their Joba healthy lifestyle. As a Swim Instructor, you will have the opportunity to educate and progress children through our swimming lesson programme. Our programme starts from parent and baby up to competitive level, incorporating RLSS approved water safety criteria to not just ensure that children can swim, but can also make safe and smart decisions around the water.Level 2 up to £17.50 (this will vary between each site)Ideally you will already hold a current SEQ qualification, but if you show us that you are the right candidate, a competent swimmer and keen to learn we will be happy to put you through your training *subject to meeting requirements*. We’ll also ensure that you receive a full induction and regular training so you can be the best you can be.SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) Course SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Course*Requirements* You must be 16 or over to take the final assessment. You must be able to swim 100 metres continuously, tread water for 30 seconds in deep water, surface dive to the floor of the pool and climb out unaided without steps.​Apply for our Swimming Instructor roles or fill in an Expression of Interest Form below;​​Our Swimming Teachers Love Their Job! See here

  • Apprentice
    Apprentice

    ​Are you seeking the opportunity to gain qualifications whilst earning? Are you eager to learn? Are you enthusiastic and motivated? ​If you identify with the above, our Apprenticeships are made for you! ​Most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer you valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people. ​Kickstart a Rewarding Career with Us… ​We live, breathe and inspire a healthy lifestyle. As our Apprentice, you will learn everything you need to know to ensure the safety of all leisure centre users. You will assist with responsibilities relevant to your role such as assisting with a wide range of activities such as safety checks, assisting customers with their needs, and generally ensuring that you help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for our customers at all times. ​As our Apprentice… ​You will be a role model and have the opportunity to learn additional valuable skills within the Leisure Centre including sales, customer service, effective communication, building workplace confidence and improving your lifesaving abilities! ​Whilst undergoing your apprenticeship you will have a mix of on and off the job training, including shadowing to gain the competencies required for the role. You will also be given time to complete modules and tasks for your apprenticeship and spend time with your designated tutor from our learning partner. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, responsible and hardworking individuals, maintain the Centres’ high standards of Health & Safety and cleanliness, and assist with general day to day operations. ​In addition, what can we offer you? In your downtime you can even use our fantastic leisure facilities for free and will have access to a wide range of other benefits including our discount portal, free gym membership for you and a nominated person / Company sick pay / Career Progression and More!!... ​The Parkwood Leisure Holdings Ltd Group are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

  • Outdoors
    Outdoors

    ​Parkwood Outdoors has a vision to encourage children and adults to get active in the outdoors. With an almost endless supply of outside activities and countryside we know that there is something for everyone. Our talented instructors and innovative programmes combine physical fitness and social experience all in the wonderful outdoors.We know that the outdoors provides a unique learning platform to help students when they return to school after taking part in outdoor activities. We are passionate about ensuring our instructors not only teach students about the outdoors, but contribute to their physical, personal and social education. We truly believe that positive experiences with Parkwood Outdoors help students when they return to school and college and we are passionate about the wider benefit that we can provide young people who take part in one of our activities. ​We are not just about encouraging young students, we truly want everyone to experience the multitude of benefits that being active outdoors brings. It is our mission to not only encourage more people to take part in outdoor activities, but also to ensure we are enhancing people’s lives. We love being active, it is what we do and we are passionate about the outdoors, in our opinion it is a truly wonderful environment with a different mix available for us all. If you love the outdoors as much as we do then apply to join our team and help us keep our mission alive.Life outdoors is simply more fun!WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

  • Theatres
    Theatres

    ​Parkwood Theatres is a subsidiary of Parkwood Leisure Limited. We currently manage four theatre venues located around the UK, The Hawth in Crawley (855 + studio 146 + ampitheatre 400 seats), The Playhouse in Weston super Mare (664 seats), The Hazlitt in Maidstone (353 + studio 153 seats), and The Castle in Welingborough (503 + studio 84 seats), with ambitions to take on more.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

  • Central Support - Leisure
    Central Support - Leisure

    We offer exceptional career opportunities at our Head Office in Droitwich where our teams play a vital role in shaping our future success.We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive.

  • Lifeguards
    Lifeguards

    ​We are looking for lifeguards across a number of our sites. Winners of ukactive’s 2022 Outstanding Organisation of the Year Award, we currently operate 90 leisure, golf and culture facilities throughout the UK and employ 4,000+ staff.Kickstart a Rewarding Career with Us…If you’re looking for a rewarding career, why not combine your passion for swimming with customer care. Keeping our customers safe and happy is our top priority.If this sounds like you, look no further and apply to be a lifeguard today! More About the RoleAt Parkwood Leisure, Legacy Leisure, Lex Leisure, 1Life and Wellbeing Fitness and Leisure Community Trust Limited we live, breathe and inspire a healthy lifestyle. As a lifeguard you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimmers. It’s not just sitting around in a chair all day, you will have to be alert, and ready to act fast should any incidents arise. When you aren’t on poolside you will assist with a wide range of activities such as setting up sports equipment, cleaning, assisting customers with their needs and ensuring that you maintain a safe environment at all times.Ideally you will already hold a current RLSS NPLQ qualification, but if you show us that you are the right candidate, a competent swimmer and keen to learn we will be happy to put you through your NPLQ training*. We’ll also ensure that you receive a full induction and regular training so you can be the best you can be.You will be a role model to other swimmers and will have the opportunity to learn additional valuable skills within the Leisure Centre including sales, customer service, effective communication, building workplace confidence and improving your lifesaving abilities!*NPLQ Requirements* You must be 16 or over to take the final assessment. You must be able to dive into deep water, swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds, swim 100 metres continuously, tread water for 30 seconds in deep water, surface dive to the floor of the pool and climb out unaided without steps.​APPLY FOR OUR LIFEGUARD ROLES OR FILL IN AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM BELOW;​​

  • Front of House
    Front of House

    The fast-paced nature of the leisure industry means that we always looking for Front of House professionals to take the lead in interacting with members and actively promote our philosophy of Quality, Care and Excellence in the service we provide. The activities from Leisure Centres to Golf Courses are wide ranging and the involvement with people is continuous.  This allows for an exciting day, using your skills on a diverse range of jobs. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

  • Sports Development & Coaching
    Sports Development & Coaching

    ​A role in Sports, especially with our Leisure Centres' provides an exciting working day, every day, in a social environment with the opportunity to gain further skills and qualifications.Involved in all functional areas of the Centres’, our fitness instructors, coaches and sports development managers enjoy a genuinely rewarding experience and are provided with a springboard to a leisure management career in one of the most attractive and fast growing leisure management companies. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.

  • Golf
    Golf

    Changing the future of golf. For good.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We love Golf. It's one of those few sports that offers the opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to participate and socialise together; at the same time as getting to enjoy the wonderful greenspace that the Golf course offers. We’re more than just golf. We bring together people and make a positive contribution to local communities by making people feel healthy and happy, both mentally and physically.We have a chance to make a difference for so many: our customers, teammates, partners and neighbours, which is why we welcome everyone and encourage laughter, gratitude, and hospitality. It’s good for our team, and it’s good for you.We also know it takes diverse people with different ideas, strengths and interests to be a success. We are passionate about learning and seek to constantly improve and innovate. This is why we bring our customers and employees together as a whole, to encourage feedback and challenge the norm. We are proud of what we’re doing to shape the future of golf and our unified attitude helps us progress further, together.We’re constantly developing, reviewing, and improving to make sure our customers get the best experience. It takes a close knit team to achieve this. We’re always trying stay one step ahead of our customers expectations, so you get the most from your time with us. We can’t do this without a great team so we care for and protect our employees, while they’re busy expanding their careers with us.​

  • Catering
    Catering

    Do what you love, and love what you do with us – choose from dozens of opportunities from Chefs to Food & Beverage Assistants to progressing towards Catering Managers and Head Chefs.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are committed to recruiting flexible, motivated and dynamic individuals for all aspects of our operations. We are looking for individuals that can offer a genuine level of commitment in return for support, opportunities and a rewarding career. By paying attention to the people we employ, in the form of development, we are able to achieve the excellence for which we strive. We are committed to being the recognised standard for quality, care and excellence in the provision of leisure related facilities and to being an employer of choice.​​

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OUR PEOPLE

​Our business would not be where it is today without the continuing dedication and hard work of our diverse and talented teams of staff.

Everyone from our Managing Director to site managers and centre staff has a vital role to play in driving our business forward.

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Benefits

  • Pension Scheme

    Pension Scheme

  • Incremental Annual Leave

    Incremental Annual Leave

  • Company Sick Pay

    Company Sick Pay

  • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

    Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

  • Career Progression

    Career Progression

  • Training and Development

    Training and Development

  • Employee Discount Portal

    Employee Discount Portal

  • Free Uniform, if required

    Free Uniform, if required

  • Great career progression...

    Great career progression...

    ...I've worked at the Company for a number of years and they have provided me with lots of training and development opportunities that has allowed me to progress in my role and this is what has kept me working here. Good range employee benefits including free use of the centres.

  • Training and Development

    Training and Development

  • Clear aims and goals set for all...

    Clear aims and goals set for all...

    ...Great communications. Customer focus driven. It is great to be part of an award winning company in the sector.

News and insights

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    Parkwood Theatres See Record-Breaking Attendances

    Parkwood Theatres See Record-Breaking Attendances As Pantomimes Make Their Return​31 January2023– Parkwood Theatres’ saw pantomime attendance figures come roaring back to heights not seen since before the pandemic, outperforming sales in 2019, the season before theatres were forced to close. The 2022 festive period saw The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough, The Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone, The Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare and The Hawth in Crawley each host productions of classic pantomime stories, including Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk, and The New Adventures of Peter Pan.The theatre group sold over 80,000 tickets across its four theatres during pantomime season, with a 7.76% increase to gross box office sales compared to 2019. Weston Playhouse’sSleeping Beauty pulled in over 20,000 audience members alone throughout its run, making it the biggest ever festive show in the seaside theatre’s history.This increase in sales came despite the industry facing several challenges, including an increased cost of living and competition from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with football matches broadcasted on television throughout December causing conflicting schedules for potential visitors.All four pantomimes received overwhelmingly positive feedback from audiences and critics alike. Pre-sales for 2023’s pantomimes are already underway and performing strongly, with over 1,000 more sales compared to the same time in 2019. Tony Doherty, Managing Director at Parkwood Theatres commented on the success of this year’s pantomimes:“The pantomime is a staple Christmas tradition in the UK, and we’re thrilled with the success of this year’s festive performances. The recent pantomime runs brought audiences flooding back to our theatres, outperforming 2019’s attendance figures, and I’d like to extend a huge congratulations to all the venue staff, cast, crew, and everybody who helped to make these shows such a success. “We believe theatres play a vital role in UK communities, which is why everyone at Parkwood Theatres works hard to grow our offering, supporting the arts while giving visitors unrivalled, unforgettable experiences.”The curtain closed on the final show on the 2nd January, and the teams are already hard at work preparing the shows and stages for the year ahead. To find out more about Parkwood Theatres, visit:https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/

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    Parkwood Leisure Partners With Sports Wales

    Parkwood Leisure Partners With Sports Wales To Run Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre​Wednesday 25th January2023–Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure facilities operators, will become the new management provider of Plas Menai, the National Outdoor Centre for Wales, from 01 February 2023. The new agreement will see Parkwood Leisure take on the contract for an initial ten year period, with the day-to-day running of the Centre to be managed by Parkwood Leisure’s partner, Legacy Leisure. The buildings and land will continue to be owned by Sport Wales and all existing staff will remain employed at the site.The National Outdoor Centre for Wales, Plas Menai is located on the banks of the Menai Strait in North Wales. For over 35 years, the Centre has welcomed visitors of all ages for activity days, clubs and camps.The Centre is also a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and British Canoeing training centre, offering courses and instructor training in a wide range of water sports.As part of the new agreement, a strategic partnership group comprising representatives from Sport Wales, Parkwood Leisure, and staff at Plas Menai, has been set up to focus on growing and enhancing the current services, and supporting staff with the transition. Commenting on the contract signing, Graham Williams, Sport Wales Director, said: “I’m delighted to formally welcome Parkwood Leisure on board as the commissioned partner to manage the National Outdoor Centre at Plas Menai.“Parkwood clearly understands how important Plas Menai is to Sport Wales, the sector and the local community and their record in collaborating to improve and deliver services both in Wales and further afield is impressive. “Plas Menai is already a world-renowned provider of outdoor activities with proud and passionate staff and I have no doubt that the additional expertise that Parkwood Leisure brings will lead to more people enjoying all that Plas Menai has to offer. I’m excited to see what we can achieve together.”With over 25 years’ experience in the development and operation of leisure facilities, Parkwood Leisure runs more than 75 sites in over 30 local authorities across England and Wales. Glen Hall, Managing Director of Parkwood Leisure, said: “We’re very proud to be taking on the running of Plas Menai, working with Sport Wales to ensure the long-term sustainable future for the site.“Encouraging happier and healthier lifestyles is at the heart of what we do at Parkwood, and we are dedicated to maintaining the high levels of service that Plas Menai is known for and providing more opportunities for people to enjoy the fantastic facility.” For more information about Plas Menai, visit https://www.plasmenai.wales/.

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    World's Largest Escape Game To Be Unveiled At Plantasia Tropical Zoo

    ​World's Largest Escape Game To Be Unveiled At Plantasia Tropical Zoo18/01/23 –Plantasia Tropical Zoo, managed by leisure operator Parkwood Leisure, is set to launch Jungle Escape, the world’s biggest and most unique 60 minute Escape Game. The South Wales zoo has partnered with ‘The Escape Game’ Swansea to develop this new and exciting experience. The Escape Game is a Play an in-real-life (IRL) escape room company operating in Llansamlet and the USA. They have partnered with Plantasia to develop what they see as “the most unique escape game out there”, in which participants will need to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, to escape the jungle itself. Always looking to develop new and innovative ideas, Plantasia wanted to provide an experience available in the evenings, in addition to their daytime zoo visits. Jungle Escape has been designed to appeal to the general public as well as bolster the zoo’s offering of corporate experiences, adding to the room hire and team-building days currently on offer.With 60 minutes on the clock, participants of Jungle Escape will need to navigate their way through the rainforest zoo and be aware of the more dangerous inhabitants, such as crocodiles, tarantulas, and leopard cats! Jungle Escape will be an exclusive game, operating on limited evenings when the day operation finishes. Suitable for participants aged 12+, in groups of 2-8, the escape experience is perfect for friends, family, team building, and special occasions. Its engaging, fun and immersive challenges certainly provide an ‘escape’ from reality.The game will be offered to escape room enthusiasts, and anyone looking for new and unique experiences. From only £18 per person, people will be able to take part in the game from Friday 3rd February. Glen Hall, Managing Director at Parkwood Leisure said: “To bolster our educational and conservation objectives, we constantly strive for new and innovative experiences for guests that visit Plantasia. We are confident this new experience will be a great addition to the business, and we are proud to boast it will be the biggest of its kind in the world. Following successful trials, we look forward to welcoming groups from February 2023.”Plantasia is run by Parkwood Leisure on behalf of Swansea Council. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “It’s great to see Plantasia joining forces with a local business to bring the public another innovative offer. Swansea is becoming known as a place of top class entertainment – and Jungle Escape adds another exciting opportunity.”Local press, influencers and enthusiasts have been invited to preview the world’s biggest escape game on 27th January, its official launch night. Each attendee will experience Jungle Escape firsthand. For more information and contact details about Jungle Escape and Plantasia, visit the website:https://www.plantasiaswansea.co.uk/jungle-escape/. 

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