Operation Assistants - Hyde Park and The Regent's Park Lido and Boating Facilities
Operation Assistants - Hyde Park and The Regent's Park Lido and Boating Facilities
Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, London
Please note that we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and therefore we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if the posts are filled. The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) manages over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a number Operations Assistant to join us with an immediate start date until October 2024, on either a part-time basis (up to 24 hours per week) or a casual basis. The Benefits
- Salary of £13.15 per hour
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus public holidays
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
If you’re looking for summer work and are passionate about crafting excellent customer experiences, this is an unmissable opportunity to step into a fun, unique role with our committed organisation. Surrounded by London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the seamless operation of the city's most iconic open-water swimming and boating spots, creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors! So, if you're ready to make a splash in a fantastic summer role, dive in and apply today! The Role As an Operations Assistant, you’ll be helping members of the public have a fun, safe time using the lakes and water-facilities across Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park. You’ll be assisting people to use the lido and boating facilities, focusing on safety and delivering great experiences. Specifically, your role will involve:
- Setting up and closing down facilities
- Helping prepare for activities and events
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment
- Completing minor repairs on equipment
About You To be considered as an Operations Assistant, you will need:
- The ability to deliver great customer experiences
- The ability to pick up and learn new information quickly
- A friendly, helpful demeanour
Other organisations may call this role Customer Assistant, Leisure Facilities Assistant, Leisure Assistant, Pool Attendant, or Visitor Assistant. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Customer Service Assistant, please apply via the button shown. Please note that we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and therefore we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if the posts are filled. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract Pay: £13.15 per hour Work Location: In person Reference ID: VFDVI0708/CC
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