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SalaryWith up to 200 indoor and outdoor activities available, Center Parcs is the perfect place for families to try something new together. The Leisure team plays a key role in ensuring families feel confident, safe and happy during their activity, whatever their age or ability.
There are many opportunities in the Leisure team, and our offering of activities continues to grow. From donning an eye patch in Pirate and Princess Adventure, to whizzing around a track in Quad Bike Safari or scaling the forest canopy in Aerial Adventure, our focus is on delivering a quality experience that guests will remember, whether it’s their first or fiftieth time.
EDUCATIONAL RANGER | £12.46 per hour
Our team of Educational Ranger’s offer extensive knowledge of local flora and fauna as well as guided walks to our guests. They escort our guests on early morning tours of the forest, offering an insight into the varied habitats in the Forest and the plants, birds and animals that live here. Habitat making and willow weaving are also sought after activities where guests of all ages can take part and make attractive functional objects and structures to take home.
As an Educational Ranger you will conduct nature walks offering guests extensive knowledge of wildlife and natural history, ensuring their session is engaging, educational and memorable. You will be responsible for delivering nature activities such as willow weaving, bug hunts and habitat box making to a high standard, sharing your knowledge and passion for nature. Working alongside the Conservation Team you will provide a friendly and professional service at all times.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) with Child List Barring Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 64 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.
Shifts will fall between the hours of 7am and 8pm. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate will have a wide knowledge of wildlife and natural history, ideally with a specific personal interest in one study group. Previous experience of nature interpretation and of leading educational activities is preferred but not essential.
Essential requirements:
- Clean full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both adults and children
- Excellent customer care skills
Desirable requirements:
- Previous experience working in a guest facing environment
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Colleague Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
- Free use of our leisure facilities
- Discounted Center Parcs breaks
- 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
- Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing date: 2nd April 2024 at 12 Noon
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
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