More than 11,000 job applications for new Center Parcs village
11 February 2014
Center Parcs has received more than 11,000 job applications to its new village location in Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire, which opens this spring.
Mon, 10 Feb 2014Center Parcs has received more than 11,000 job applications to its new village location in Woburn Forest, Bedfordshire, which opens this spring.
The recruitment drive began in July 2013 for 1,500 positions, including roles with on-site restaurants and retailers.
Over 40% of those offered jobs are between the ages of 16-24, and 92% of applicants have come from the local area (within 15 miles of the new site).
The most popular roles already filled are in guest services, retail and security, as well as lifeguard roles for the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
Judi Leavor, HR director at Center Parcs, says: “It’s exciting that we’ve been able to offer opportunities to so many young people at a time where many of them are finding it tough to start their careers.”
Center Parcs Woburn Forest is still looking to fill around 500 positions across finance, HR and leisure, as well as beauty therapists for its Aqua Sana, Center Parcs’ spa.
The recruitment drive began in July 2013 for 1,500 positions, including roles with on-site restaurants and retailers.
Over 40% of those offered jobs are between the ages of 16-24, and 92% of applicants have come from the local area (within 15 miles of the new site).
The most popular roles already filled are in guest services, retail and security, as well as lifeguard roles for the Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
Judi Leavor, HR director at Center Parcs, says: “It’s exciting that we’ve been able to offer opportunities to so many young people at a time where many of them are finding it tough to start their careers.”
Center Parcs Woburn Forest is still looking to fill around 500 positions across finance, HR and leisure, as well as beauty therapists for its Aqua Sana, Center Parcs’ spa.
