A technological background may prove to be useful. Career development Promotion to middle and senior management is dependent upon ability and geographical mobility. There are some consultancy opportunities, in areas such as ride development or certification. Small family owned theme parks offer lower salaries than larger, or corporately owned parks, who may also offer additional benefits such as a company car, health insurance, and a pension scheme. Parks are open all summer.
Maintenance occurs in winter.
Managers combine active work in the park in a bustling, noisy environment with office based strategic planning, budgeting and project management tasks. Jobs are restricted locations Most theme parks are located in the countryside or near seaside resorts. Lifestyle implications During the summer the work demands long hours and regular weekend duties in a busy, noisy environment. The job may be stressful, managers work under pressure to meet tight project management deadlines and are accountable for financial performance and safety of the public. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is uncommon Gender balance Increasing numbers of women are reaching senior management positions in specialist areas eg human resource management, marketing.