Description

Gulliver's Leadership Trainee Academy  

Ready to build a leadership career where fun meets responsibility?

Our family Theme Park Resorts are growing fast - and we’re looking for the next generation of leaders to grow with us with future opportunities across rides & attractions, food & beverage, accommodation, retail, guest experience and live events. Following the continued success of our Trainee Manager programme, we’re proud to relaunch this, in its 12th year as the Leadership Trainee Academy.

This is your opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role within a thriving, ambitious business, based at one of our resorts in Warrington, Milton Keynes, Matlock Bath, or Rother Valley.

About the Role

This isn’t a watch-from-the-sidelines programme. From day one, you’ll be immersed in operations, learning how to delight families and lead teams, make decisions, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We’re looking for individuals who bring:

• A hands-on approach and strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to engage and inspire others
• Creativity, innovation, and a proactive mindset
• High energy and enthusiasm that’s genuinely contagious

The Programme

Over 12 months, you’ll develop real leadership capability through:

• Rotations across multiple departments within the business to include rides and attractions, food & beverage, accommodation, retail and guest experience. 
• A tailored industry training programme to build key experience and management skills
• Guidance and support from senior leaders and mentors
• Ownership of bespoke projects that challenge and stretch your abilities

Who You Are

You’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to work hard to build your future. You’ll demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and commitment to personal development
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working with people
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences
• The drive to progress into senior leadership roles

Whether you’re a graduate or already gaining experience in leisure, tourism, or hospitality, this programme is designed to accelerate your career.

Flexibility & Travel

You’ll need to be flexible and able to work across all of our UK locations during the 12-month programme (accommodation provided), gaining valuable exposure to different teams and environments.

About Gulliver’s

For over 45 years, Gulliver’s has been delivering giant fun and great value family fun for children aged 2–13. Our resorts combine rides, attractions, entertainment, animal experiences, and award-winning themed accommodation.

With exciting expansion plans and even more residential and “stay and play” experiences launching in 2026 and beyond, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Leadership Assessment Centres

Start your journey by attending one of our open assessment days.  Arrival: 9:30am (All days may run until 5:00pm)

• 8th May 2026  -  Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes
• 9th May 2026  - Gulliver’s Valley, Rotherham
• 10th May 2026 -  Gulliver’s World, Warrington

Successfully shortlisted candidates from the above dates must then also be able to attend a final interview stage.

Final Interview days

• 3rd June 2026  -  Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes
• 4th June 2026  - Gulliver’s Valley, Rotherham
• 5th June 2026 -  Gulliver’s World, Warrington

To Attend

Pre-register by sending your CV and confirming which date you’ll attend and then simply turn-up on the day.  Pre-registration is essential for entry to assessment centre.

The Details

• Role: Leadership Trainee
• Salary: £27,500
• Onsite Accommodation provided
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Ideal for: Graduates or ambitious entry-level candidates

If you’ve got the drive, the energy, and the ambition to lead - this is where your journey begins.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement of employment.

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Description

As a Rides & Attractions Host, your priority is the comfort and safety of our guests as they enjoy the thrills of our theme park attractions!

Operating coasters, carousels or climbing walls, you'll undertake safety checks, provide verbal rider information, safely load and unload passengers, all while interacting with our guests to help create the most epic experiences! So you'll be a high-energy, confident individual with excellent communication skills.

Love the big outdoors, adrenaline and adventure?

The Role:

• Part-time or full-time positions available
• Flexible working, covering 7 days a week on a rota basis
• Pay at minimum / living wage

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Fuelling a family day of fun, our Catering Team Members help to deliver delicious dining experiences working in one (or more) of our on-site restaurants, coffee shops, theatre bars and street-food kiosks. 

Whether it's savouring the sizzle over a wild-west grill, stirring up sweet sugared donuts or simply shaking your signature cocktail, you'll be proud of your high standards and super service.

You'll be involved in food preparation, table service, till operation and the cleaning of kitchens and dining areas. As a 24 hour resort, there's flexible working opportunities to suit your preferences: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bar!

You will:

• Prepare and serve food and beverage in line with health and safety standards.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by creating a welcoming environment and assisting guests with food and drink purchases.
• Restock items to ensure sales promotion.
• Operate tills and handle cash/card payments accurately.
• Safely handle and dispose of waste, including food waste, in line with park policies.
• Complete regular cleaning tasks as per cleaning schedules and potentially assist with deep cleans.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly demeanour.
• Flexible availability , including weekends, school holidays, and bank holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining details.
• Support other departments as required to meet business needs.

Previous experience in hospitality and/or customer service is preferred but not essential

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Description

Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts have been providing magic to children and families for over 45 years. We are now undertaking top-up Casting for Rangers who lead our Residential activities for schools and groups.  

Help take our overnight adventure to the next level on our activity sleepovers, where we offer a perfect blend of excitement, exploration, and comfort. Providing visitors with a wide range of accommodation options to suit every group, from cozy en-suite units to outdoor glamping, we provide the ideal base for your adventure. We are looking for interactive team players who can spend their days immersing children and adults in thrilling activities, from climbing walls to archery, and evenings filled with laughter and camaraderie around a firepit or engaging in interactive sessions. You will be embracing the great outdoors in the woodland areas of our theme parks as well as themed indoors areas delivering bushcraft, firefighting, den building or being the face of nature activities for educational sleep-overs and activity camps. Full concept training provided. 

If you wish to be considered for immediate interviews, please submit your CV and photo indicating which site you wish to be considered for to: casting@gulliversfun.co.uk

Requirements

• Confidence and ability to manage a group of children
• Good communication skills
• Personality is essential

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Description

Sporting a big smile and offering a warm welcome, your day will typically start at the front gates, assisting guests with their smooth and swift entry into the theme park.

Providing guest information and handling all sorts of enquiries, you'll be of a confident and friendly nature, and someone who loves to talk.

Later in the day, you'll be working in one of our gift shops, sweet-stalls or ride-photo kiosks, helping guests to select their favourite souvenirs of their family day out.

You'll be involved in sales, till operations, merchandising, and keeping our gift shops and admissions areas clean and tidy.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a front of house or retail role preferred but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

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Description

Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts have been providing magic to children and families for over 45 years. We are now undertaking top-up Casting for various roles within our experience team, with year-round contracts opportunities (including Christmas & New Year) at our theme park resorts.  

​2026/27 on-resort experiences include concerts, street theatre, character concerts, fireworks spectaculars and Bing & Flop special daily appearances with a staged production.

We are now Casting roles across Gulliver’s with flexible working patterns across autumn and winter.

DANCERS – all styles to perform in fully staged and produced daytime & evening staged events, well-being concepts and character experiences.

ACTORS, STAGE PRESENTERS & EVENT HOSTS to bring alive family concepts, street theatre experiences and live game shows.

ADVENTURE RANGERS - you will be embracing the great outdoors in the woodland areas of our theme parks, delivering bushcraft, firefighting, den building or being the face of nature activities for educational sleepovers. Full concept training provided. 

If you wish to be considered for forthcoming auditions, please submit your CV and photo to casting@gulliversfun.co.uk

Requirements

• Extroverts of any kind welcome! 
• Full training will be provided

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Description

Sporting big smiles, our Front of House Assistants welcome our guests upon arrival at the resort and check them into their Princess Suites, Dinosaur Dens, Pirate Cabins and Safari Lodges.

You'll offer assistance to guests during their entire stay, ensuring that every sleepover experience is comfortable, enjoyable and magical. 

You'll handle telephone enquiries, help with special requests and daily administrative tasks. And as part of the front of house team, you'll also assist with bar and kitchen work where necessary, and help to keep communal areas clean and tidy.

You'll also assist our retail team with helping guests fill out passports and input them into our system.

Plus, you'll be preparing marshmallows for fire-pit toasting-fun, birthday banners for special surprises, and milk and cookies for bedtime comfort!

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Requirements

• Experience in a hospitality role preferred but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

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Description

As part of the Resort Housekeeper team, you'll help to maintain the best quality standards across all of our accommodation offerings.

Constantly on the move, you'll be comfortable working to deadlines, have a keen eye for detail and take pride in your excellent standards of cleanliness.

Preparing Princess Suites, Dinosaur Dens and Pirate Cabins, you'll play a big part in creating a magical environment for our young adventurers, memorable experiences for families, and a home from home for our business guests.

Making beds, yes. Making dreams, also. 

Requirements

• Previous experience in hospitality, housekeeping or customer service preferred but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.

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