Leisure Activity Assistant (Casual Seasonal Hours) Elan Valley

Who we are

Did you know we  have a fantastic visitor attraction site at Elan Valley which is open all year round. Our Visitor Centre is complete with Café, Exhibition area, Gift Shop and Bike Hire. Come and join our enthusiastic team and work in one of the most beautiful sites in Mid Wales. Want to see more? Click here to take a look at our website.

Who you’ll work with

Internal

•    Activity Manager
•    Deputy Activity Manager
•    Senior Activity Instructor
•    Activity Instructor
•    Receptionist
•    Visitor Attraction Staff

External

•    Members of the public
•    School, youth and community groups
•    Local landowners and farmers
 

About you

No experience necessary - we will provide you with full training!

We welcome applications from candidates with the following three skills:

• Commitment 
• Motivation
• Customer service

Job description

Experience of

• Following health & safety procedures
• Working with the general public

Knowledge & Skills

• Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate – we use a variety of computer systems which we will teach you
• Always honest and professional
• Open to feedback, improving and learning new skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Good to know

Applications

• Please apply ASAP - we will review applications on a regular basis until the role is filled with a suitable match.
• We also accept applications in-person for this site, so pop down and hand in your CV or you can email it to: victoria.hadnett@dwrcymru.com 
• For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: victoria.hadnett@dwrcymru.com  and enter the job ID in the subject title line.

Other Useful Information

• Elan Valley is situated in the county of Powys in mid-Wales and can be accessed easily from the nearby town of Rhayader, which is well served by public transport.
• Casual  positions available with variable hours including regular weekend and bank holidays (hours between 9am and 6pm with a flexible working approach). Permanent contracts considered. To begin with, we are looking to cover three to four shifts per week.
• Starting ASAP (training days to be completed). Zero hours contract although there will be work available on weekends and throughout school holidays, including the winter period.

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. Please apply as soon as you can. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest. 

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Benefits

We have great benefits, including: 
 
· Annual pay review
· Staff Discounts at our visitor attractions 
· Full training given and uniform provided
· Beautiful working location
· Flexible working hours

Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.