Sales & Information Assistant
Sales & Information Assistant URGENTLY Required– Shipley Park Visitor Centre
Hours: 09:45 – 16:15 (including weekends)
Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about the outdoors? Join our team as a temporary Sales & Information Assistant and play a key role in welcoming visitors to the beautiful surroundings of Shipley Park.
About the Role
You’ll be the friendly face at the Visitor Centre—greeting guests, providing useful information about the countryside and local area, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Offer helpful advice on local tourism, walking routes, and wildlife.
- Display and sell items, manage stock, and maintain a tidy shop area.
- Handle money, operate the till, and complete daily cashing up.
- Assist with group bookings, visitor events, and administrative tasks.
- Keep accurate records of sales, stock, income, and visitor numbers.
- Open and close the Visitor Centre and handle radio/telephone communication.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Retail or customer-facing sales environment
Skills & Knowledge:
- Friendly and confident dealing with the public
- Accurate cash handling and basic financial procedures
- Understanding of countryside topics (e.g., wildlife, access routes)
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Good telephone and radio communication skills
- IT competence and strong admin ability
- Knowledge of the local area is an advantage
Personal Qualities:
- Fluent English speaker with strong listening skills
- Able to work on your own initiative
- Positive, helpful attitude with good problem-solving skills
- Reliable and flexible, including weekends
Qualifications
Experience or qualifications in customer care, sales, or visitor services preferred.
If you enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference to visitors’ experiences, working in a scenic location with a great team. Every day brings something new—engaging with nature lovers, families, and tourists while supporting local events and activities, this is the role for you.
Appy to becky@jtrecruit.co.uk who is a recruitment professional based at the Derby office and has been servicing the Public Sector since 2002, she focuses on building strong relationships and is dedicated to providing an excellent service and is highly motivated by the people she works with and the people she places.
Recruitment and Employment Confederation Derby Membership
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