About Wyboston Lakes Resort

Wyboston is a combination of conference centres, managed offices, a golf course and driving range, a watersports and land activity centre as well as a 4 star hotel and exclusive spa.

The resort was originally founded in 1983 by Peter Hutchinson to add to his growing portfolio of businesses and it remains privately owned today, which makes it amongst the largest business of its kind in the UK.

The internal culture of the business has evolved from the original family values that were instrumental in the development of both the business and team. They are all about providing great service and hospitality for their guests; they want their guests to experience a home from home feeling where they know their team will be wanting to look after all their needs whilst they stay with them.

They are continuing to build on this culture year on year and it's important to them that their team are involved in this cultural change. They hold team member forums, have a suggestion box, have various team and engagement events throughout the year and ensure that all teams within the business are kept up to date with what is happening on a regular basis.

Wyboston Lakes is a diverse and exciting place to work, the likes of which is hard to come by especially outside London.

What is it like to work for Wyboston Lakes Resort

My Manager

82% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Wyboston Lakes offer job shadowing and job swaps across the site for all positions and have many uptakes, some of which may decide in a change in position or career as a result.

82% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Wellbeing

66% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

They have outside areas for staff to sit and enjoy, take their lunch on stroll to the nature reserve. They actively encourage all staff to enjoy the outdoors on their breaks. They also organised a Wellbeing Week for all team members where they held roadshows in all venues and encouraged people to come along and learn more about healthy lifestyles, nutrition, what support they offered as a business and their EAP.

66% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Fair Deal

66% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Wyboston Lakes is strongly focused on reward and recognition, one of the ways they do this is through their Team Challenge Scheme. This scheme is unique to Wyboston lakes, as it recognises the team on the front line who are doing the hard work in keeping their customers happy. Every team member that isn’t part of an annual bonus scheme has the opportunity to earn an extra £200 per annum just by ensuring they and their team give great service.

66% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or subsidised gym membership for all employees