6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait Until After Christmas to Recruit for Your Holiday Park

We get it, December isn’t always the easiest time to commit to paying more in salaries, especially as you've probably just let your seasonals team go for the winter.

Smart hiring is about starting conversations early, so you’re not left un prepared in the New Year.

Right now, many of the best people are exploring new opportunities. Some have one-month notice periods. Others have three. And almost all will consider flexible start dates, especially when there’s a clear plan in place.

With a trusted recruitment partner, you can:

• Start meaningful conversations in December

• Line up interviews while things are quieter

• Secure great candidates ahead of the January rush

• Agree start dates that suit your season and your cash flow

  
  

That means you stay in control and go into 2026 a step ahead, not a month behind.

Here’s Why You Should Keep Recruiting in December

1. While parks take a break, top performers are exploring their next move and speaking to recruiters now

2. January Is a Hiring Frenzy with more jobs, more offers, more competition. Hiring early avoids the rush and gives you the pick of the bunch.

3. People who join early have time to settle in, understand your park, and make improvements before the Easter or February half term rush.

4. A great hire boosts guest experience, spend, retention, and team morale, the earlier they start, the bigger the impact.

5. December’s Quiet - That’s a Win. With less noise in the market, you can interview more calmly, choose more wisely, and hire more strategically.

December hiring doesn’t have to drain your budget. It’s about forward thinking, flexible planning, and having the right people ready when the season needs them most.