Hours: Up to 37.5 dependant on the needs of the business, will include weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

Wage: £8.21 aged 25+, £7.70 aged 21-24, £6.15 aged 18-20, £4.35 aged 16-17

Duration: until 29th Dec 2019

Description: West Midland Safari Park are currently recruiting for the position of Retail & Admissions Assistant, to work in various units over our Winter Weekends and Santa Safari period. Santa Safari and Winter Weekends run on selected dates from 16th November until 29th December 2019.

This exciting role may include working in Santa's Grotto, meeting and greeting families and giving them all a magical Christmas experience. The role will cover a wide range of tasks; including; working in retail shops, guidebook selling, admissions cashier, face painting and selling from mobile units.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be full of Christmas spirit and be comfortable talking to all children, particularly about; toys, Elves and Reindeer! It will be essential to remain in character at all times; telling Christmas stories, listening to toy wish lists and even singing the odd Christmas carol to ensure that all children who visit us have a memorable experience.

We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated, have a strong customer focus and are confident in handling cash and card transactions.

Applicants will be expected to dress as Elves during Santa Safari.

Applicants will have gained a formal qualification in Mathematics and English.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings.

Benefits

As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you'll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including:

* Complimentary tickets which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands
* WMSP reward scheme membership
* Discount in our retail and catering outlets
* Free onsite parking.

About us:

West Midland Safari and Leisure Park is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a four mile safari drive-through, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Wood, exhibiting hundreds of exotic animal species. The 200 acre site includes a wide range of catering and retail outlets, a large amusement area with 21 rides, and three unique venues for events.

To submit your application for this role, please Apply Online