Pottery Assistant (Fixed-Term) – Center Parcs UK & Ireland
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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. The Pottery Studio provides activities/sessions for both adults and children. In this role, you will be responsible for offering guidance and support on ceramic painting whilst providing a safe and efficient environment for our guests. Excellent customer service skills are required as you will ensure the guests\' requirements are always met and naturally seek out opportunities to exceed their expectations. The bustling environment requires sustainable energy and enthusiasm along with the ability to multitask and oversee busy activities. Other responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of cleanliness and tidiness are maintained and that the large volume of pots are glazed to agreed timescales.
Hours of Work
This is a fixed-term contract until 2 January 2026. 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. Shift times vary from 8:30am – 5:30pm, including weekends.
* 64 hours per 4-week period
* 96 hours per 4-week period
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.
Location and commute
Please note you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, CA10 2DW, as it is not easily accessible by public transport.
About You
Essential requirements:
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and guests
* Strong communication skills
* Naturally cheerful disposition
Desirable requirements:
* Knowledge and understanding of kilns (loading/unloading and operation)
* Experience of working within the leisure industry
* Previous pottery experience with knowledge of current ceramic techniques
Benefits
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – 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 – discounts
* Employee Assistance Program – support on financial, health and legal matters
* Career development opportunities and the chance to gain externally recognised qualifications
Please note the closing date and interview dates: Closing date: 22 September 2025; Interviews: 2 October 2025. This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received; early submission is encouraged.
EEO and accessibility
At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise the value of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are committed to recruiting based on behaviours. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer; please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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