Fairground Shift Manager

Description About the roleWe are looking for a Shift Manager to join our Fairground Team.The Shift Manager within our traditional Fairground will be responsible for ensuring daily operational plans are fulfilled by ensuring that relevant tasks and objectives are being carried out by the team and that team are in the right place at the right time to ensure we can manage fluctuating guest demand whilst keeping operational standards and guest experience high.On our resort we have many indoor and outdoor traditional rides and attractions, as well as our recently opened indoor Skyline Gang Soft Play.You will support and coach the team to ensure the deliver a great experience as this is an operational guest-facing role, therefore all none guest-facing tasks and activity will be allocated as time within your working week to allow you to spend the majority of your time on the shop floor and with our team and guests.This role covers a 40 hour, 5-day working week over 7 days, so flexibility is very important. As with all roles at Butlins, no day will be the same and you will need to enjoy thinking on your feet, getting stuck in, and ensuring that our guest experience is always your number one priority.About YouWe are looking for a leader from within a fairground or similar environment that can support the team to deliver fantastic service. Putting the guests first in everything you do, you will have experience in training and coaching the team in a fun-filled environment to deliver an excellence experience. You should have previous experience in leading a team within a leisure environment.You should be confident to direct and respond in any situation whilst delivering consistent brand standards. The ability to lead, motivate and engage your team, even at periods of high demand is important, as well as being able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing requirements. With strong leadership skills, you should be confident in inspiring your team to deliver amazing results for our teams and guests every day.About Butlin'sAt Butlins, were all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years weve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders.Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things theyll say about working at Butlins is our culture! Were all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values.So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you arent afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other this could be the perfect fit for you.There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlins!Interested?To find out more and apply, please submit your details via the apply now button where we ask you to submit your CV and answer a few questions. Should you have any questions or require any adjustments for this process, please email [email protected] Butlin'sAt Butlins, were all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years weve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders.Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things theyll say about working at Butlins is our culture! Were all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values.So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you arent afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other this could be the perfect fit for you.There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlins!

Created: 2025-07-22