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We’re with you. On every step of your career journey

Your Journey at Haven!

At Haven we are committed to giving every single one of our team the opportunity to learn and grow in their role and the tools to grow that into a career. On joining our team, we have a range of tools and learning and development opportunities designed to allow you to develop, thrive, feel more engaged and be happy in your role.

Come on this journey with us – you deserve the opportunity of a lifetime!

Your first 90 days

We believe in giving every single team member a warm welcome and a great experience from your first day. So, if you’re new team to the business you will take part in our first 90 days induction and Warm Welcome.

Career Development

Whether you are looking to develop skills in your role or looking to progress through promotion we have the programme to fit you…

The Skills Academy

The Skills Academy

This gives you all the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in your role. It includes job specific workshops, culture training and how to be safe and secure and sets you up to give every guest and holiday homeowner the experience and holiday they deserve. If you want to take that next step in to your next role it will ensure you are prepared.

We take a blended approach to our learning - whether it’s digital, classroom, remote and we partner with some of the best in the industry.

Whatever your background, your role, your ambition or learning style we want to help you realise your potential.

Haven Chef Academy

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Find out more about our team’s Careers Journeys

Darren Hiscock - General Manager at Riviere Sands

"So many wonderful experiences have helped my career development, and I’ve benefitted from the support of some truly wonderful leaders."

Maz Howard - General Manager at Wild Duck

"I’ve been General Manager at Wild Duck Holiday Park since 2016, but started my career with Haven in 2002 as a seasonal part time Receptionist in Holiday Sales."

Mateusz Dolata - Head of Food and Beverage at Church Farm

"Eleven years ago I made the most important decision of my life: I decided to permanently move to the UK. I spoke only basic English,I had no friends or family near me – and I took my first ever job as a fish fryer in Hafan y Môr."

Eunice Mendonca Pereira - People Administrator at Wild Duck

"My first year with Haven was 2005, 17 years ago! I started as a seasonal team member working part-time with the Holiday Experience team."

Yamila Rodriguez - Operations Efficiency Manager

I’m originally from Argentina and I’ve been living In the UK for eight years now. I started my journey with Haven in September 2018, and I was the first team member to join Haven as a designate Activities and Leisure Manager. I’d previously worked as a PE teacher in a primary school, and as a fitness manager...After a successful time at the Orchards on the Head of Activities role, I was promoted to a Central support role as the Operations Efficiency Manager.

Rachel Simkin - National Cleaning Services Manager

"I am currently the National cleaning services manager and look after 38 parks across the UK! I started at Rockley Park as a Bar Team Member and I clearly remember my very first day which was, of course, A Breath of Fresh Air culture training. I really enjoyed it and thought that it really suited me as an individual."

Cally Hart - People Advisor

"I’ve been with Haven since 2019, and I started my career as a People Administrator at Combe Haven in Hastings. In January, I started a new role as People Advisor based at our Head office in Hemel supporting our Head office teams with all things HR!"

Sam Sharples - Park and Finance Safety Administrator

"I am now in my 16th year with Bourne Leisure, the last nine of which have been with Haven. My very first role was as a Lifeguard at Butlins Minehead way back in 1999; I’m now Park and Finance Safety Administrator at Haven Wild Duck."