General Manager
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Management
Operations Management, General Management
As the General Manager you will play a crucial part in ensuring the PGL offering is delivered with excellence to each and every customer, it continues to deliver a strong financial performance, all underpinned by a strong culture of excellent Health and Safety and safeguarding. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you'll develop and lead a dynamic and inspirational team of colleagues, setting clear objectives and ensuring they have all the support they need to be successful in their roles.
You'll embrace our core PGL values and implement them in the running of this 24/7 operation, and the complex challenges associated with residential settings of this scale. Excellent leadership, engagement and communication skills are only part of the role. We are looking for an individual who has the skillset to truly deliver the PGL vision through outstanding colleague engagement, commercial drive and customer experience worthy of this wonderful centre.
- Senior operational management experience from the outdoor activity sector or similar sector with a residential provision
- Confident in managing budgets, cost planning, reporting and forecasting
- A demonstrable track record in delivering excellent guest experiences
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and responsibilities
- Commitment to upholding strict Health, Safety and Food Hygiene standards
- Above all, it's our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.
- Earn £39,770 per annum (our pay system is benchmarked and fair)
- Discretionary bonus (based on centre EBITDA performance)
- Non-residential position based at Green Park, Aylesbury.
- Successful candidates will be invited to an onsite interview at Green Park on Wednesday 14th October
- Followed by an online interview on Monday 19th October
- Made by adventure PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure? We're part of something bigger We're proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive - through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom.
Together, we're making a difference. - On top of your 25 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays), you'll also enjoy your birthday off, have paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes and the option to purchase additional holiday.
- A career with ongoing growth, aided development, mentoring, multiple pathways and opportunities to work across different UK or French locations.
- 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
- Sector leading family friendly policies and a contributory pension
- Access to our financial wellbeing platform where you can borrow or save directly from your salary.
- Free/discounted PGL breaks for your family & discounts at 800+ retailers.
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