Leisure Bookings Advisor

Center Parcs UK & Ireland
Penrith
1 month ago
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With 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.

LEISURE BOOKINGS ADVISOR | £12.37 per hour

We are looking for a Leisure Bookings Advisor to assist the Indoor Activities Management team in ensuring the smooth running of the Sports and Leisure Facilities including, but not exclusively: Court and table hire, equipment hire, Gym, Leisure Booking Desk, House of Games, Leisure Bowl and The Pottery Painting Studio.

Working as part of a team, your main responsibilities will include booking activities for our guests, hiring out sports equipment, operation of the bowling lanes, assisting guests with enquiries and ensuring equipment safety checks are carried out prior to conducting any activity.

The role requires a professional but outgoing approach, accompanied with enthusiasm at all times and a passion to deliver customer satisfaction.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest(CA10 2DW)as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

We have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

  • 48 hours per 4-week period
  • 64 hours per 4-week period
  • 96 hours per 4-week period


Working mainly weekends, hours of work will range from 8am-9pm.

Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

About You

Essential requirements:

  • Good communication skills
  • Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
  • IT Literate

Desirable Requirements

  • A Sports and Leisure background
  • Professional qualification in recreation / leisure / tourism

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:1st April 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held:Thursday 27th March 2025 and Thursday 3rd April 2025

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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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.

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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