Guest Experience Manager

Company: Forest Holidays
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Location: Coleford
Job Description:

  • Location: Forest of Dean (Coleford, Gloucestershire)
  • Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
  • Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Days of Work: Shifts vary Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota.
  • Live In Accommodation available, not compulsory.

Join Forest Holidays in the stunning Forest of Dean as our Guest Experience Managerthis is more than a management role – it’s your chance to lead, inspire, and bring the magic of our Forest to life every day.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences from check-in to check-out
  • Oversee F&B operations, drive revenue, and maintain top service standards
  • Lead, motivate, and develop your team across Front & Back of House
  • Manage Ranger activities and unforgettable guest adventures
  • Step in as Duty Manager and keep operations running smoothly

You Will Have:

  • Hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality
  • Experience managing teams and delivering exceptional service
  • Strong commercial awareness, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Full UK driving license

Who Are Forest Holidays?

Our business has been recognised as a force for good.

Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

What’s in it for You?

  • 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Enhanced parental leave – (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
  • Long service awards and company events
  • Secure your future with our company pension scheme
  • One full paid day to volunteer
  • Discounted food when working on location
  • Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
  • Hundreds of discounts on top brands across the UK

Please note: If successful in the role, any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Reasonable Adjustments: We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

Ready to lead a team that creates magical forest holidays? Apply now!

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Posted: July 11th, 2026