Job Description

Every year our villages fall under a captivating spell and transform into an enchanting Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, glittering decorations and Santa\xe2\x80\x99s Woodland Workshop, the forest comes alive with the anticipation of Christmas.

FESTIVE RETAIL ASSISTANT | \xc2\xa310.58 per hour

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 24 December 2023.

We are looking for a team of Festive Retail Assistants, who love the spirit of Christmas and will help deliver the magic to our guests.

Based in our Christmas shop, you will be required to wear an \xe2\x80\x98Elf\xe2\x80\x99 costume and have a high energy approach. Your duties will include welcoming guests in a positive and friendly manner, operating a till, replenishing stock, maintaining a clean working environment and spreading festive cheer.

HOURS OF WORK

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 24 December 2023.

You will be contracted to work 128 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 8:30ma and 8:30pm.

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

You will have a confident, kind and happy nature, along with plenty of enthusiasm. You will be confident taking ownership of guest queries or issues, ensuring that they are served in a friendly and efficient manner. You will also be able to engage with and build a rapport with people of all ages.

Essential requirements:

• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Naturally cheerful
• Ability to perform under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a customer service environment, ideally within a retail environment
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service or equivalent qualification

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:

• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99d love to see your application.

Closing date: 29 August 2023 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 31 August 2023 and 11 September 2023

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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