Spa Manager

The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa is an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

We are a family run, privately owned organisation founded in 1969 by the Bannister family, who remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Over the past 50 years our 1,000-acre estate has grown from strength to strength and now boasts 70 bedrooms, The View One Rosette Restaurant, Macleod's Bar and our award-winning five-bubble rated Nàdarra Spa, as well as an array of on-site activities such as clay pigeon shooting, Land Rover Experience, archery, fishing, e-biking and walking.

The vast range of activities, combined with flexible function spaces, makes The Coniston a popular choice with corporate guests, attracting off-site meetings and team building sessions from clients across the UK and abroad. We are also recognised as a leading wedding and private events venue in our region.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and building meaningful relationships with our guests. Everyone who walks through our doors becomes part of our story, and we feel privileged to be part of theirs.

Are you ready to lead one of Yorkshire's most celebrated spa destinations?

The Nàdarra Spa at The Coniston, is continuing to develop a reputation as one of the UK's leading countryside wellness retreats. As we grow and evolve, we're looking for a passionate, driven and experienced Spa Manager to lead our spa team and elevate the guest wellness experience even further.

This is more than just a management role - it's an opportunity to shape the future of our spa offering, champion wellbeing, and lead a talented team within one of the most beautiful natural settings in the UK.

Why join us?

We're not just a hotel - we're a destination.

Set within a 1,000-acre estate near Skipton, The Coniston offers unforgettable experiences for guests and rewarding careers for our team. We are proud of our Yorkshire heritage, our family-run values, and the people who help bring our vision to life.

You'll be joining as a supportive, professional and passionate leader dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What makes this role special?

You'll be a key leader within Nàdarra Spa, responsible for delivering exceptional wellness experiences to both hotel guests and day visitors.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing spa team, including therapists, spa reception and spa hosts
• Take ownership of the overall guest journey, ensuring every visit is relaxing, seamless and memorable
• Drive commercial performance, managing spa revenue through treatments, memberships, retail and spa days
• Maintain the highest operational and service standards, ensuring the spa facilities and treatment experiences reflect our five-bubble rating
• Work collaboratively with hotel leadership to develop new wellness experiences, packages and spa offerings

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a confident and inspiring leader who is passionate about wellness, hospitality and guest experience.

You will be:

• An experienced Spa Manager within a premium spa, hotel or wellness environment
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being present in the operation and supporting the team
• Passionate about wellbeing, luxury guest experiences and high service standards
• Commercially minded, with experience managing targets, budgets, retail performance and memberships
• A strong communicator who can coach, mentor and motivate a team
• Highly organised with experience managing rotas, stock, treatment bookings and operational efficiency

What you'll receive

£42,000 per year + service (up to £2,500/year) + performance-related bonus
45 hours per week

Additional benefits include:

• 28 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Monthly and annual recognition awards
• Access to the award-winning Nàdarra Spa, including discounted treatments and memberships
• Hotel discounts for family & friends
• Free on-site parking
• Nest pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
• Meals on duty

Essentials

• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Valid UK driving licence preferred due to our rural location

Ready to be part of something special?

If you're passionate about wellbeing, luxury guest experiences and leading an exceptional spa team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Nàdarra Spa at The Coniston.