Visitor Centre Assistant - Maternity Cover
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Contract Type: Contract
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 10/04/2026
About this job
Job Reference: HR2526-081 Status / Hours: Maternity Cover,
22.2 hours per week (Thursday, Friday and Saturdays) Grade: Grade 2 SP 11 Salary: £13.45 per hour Location: The Animal Zone, Rodbaston Campus Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible.
Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.
We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD. South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Visitor Centre Host; this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this small yet successful team. Successful applicants should have relevant vocational experience and demonstrate their ability to deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will hold or be willing to work towards Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering.
In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
All applications must be received by: Monday 23rd March 2026. Interview date to be confirmed.
What you can expect from us
* we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.
However, time off is also important.
We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.
We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.
The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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