Dorset Council
Visitor Centre Assistant
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Visitor Centre Assistants at Durlston Country Park
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join the Ranger team at Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve as Visitor Centre Assistants. This stunning gem on the Jurassic Coast, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and geology, its Great Globe and the breathtaking views. Attracting thousands of visitors annually Durlston is a vibrant hub for nature lovers, history enthusiasts alike, day visitors, events and weddings.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience of providing a welcoming visitor experience, working in a busy customer facing environment and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
As Visitor Centre Assistant, you will be assisting with the day to day running of Durlston Castle Visitor Centre. This will involve:
- Providing a high standard of welcome to our visitors
- Assisting them with any queries
- Providing information
- Assisting the Volunteers
- Working in the gift shop and end of day banking
- Answering phones and general email enquiries
- Operating computer based information systems
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About the Role
This is a casual position, hours to be agreed. Working in the Durlston Castle Visitor Centre.
Further Information
As this is a casual role, aiming to begin as soon as possible, and we are hoping to recruit more than one person we will be conducting interviews on more than one date depending on application receipt, so could be before the closing date.
For an informal chat about the post contact Katie Black on 01929 424443 or [email protected]
About Us
At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
- We provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- We work in partnership to make a real difference
- We value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- We support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- Have access to a range of benefits and support
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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