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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.
POTTERY ASSISTANT | £12.37 per hour
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.
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, 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. Shifts will vary between the hours of 8.30am - 7.30pm. 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.
30 hours per 4-week period - Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
60 hours per 4-week period - Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
90 hours per 4-week period - Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
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:
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and guests
* Strong communication skills
* Naturally cheerful disposition
Desirable requirements:
* To have a knowledge and understanding (including proper loading, unloading and operation) of kilns
* Experience of working within the leisure industry
* Previous pottery experience with a working knowledge of current ceramic techniques
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: 27th August 2025
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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