Casual Reception Sales Person

About the role and our team

The Curraghs Wildlife Park are looking for a friendly, approachable and flexible Casual Receptionist Sales person who works well as part of a team and is able to communicate well at all levels. You will be working ’front of house’ providing an excellent service to our visitors.

This is the first point of contact for all public visiting the Park. This role will include working shifts on weekends, weekdays and Bank Holidays. The shifts are normally based on 4 hours 9.15am-1.15pm and 1.00pm-5.15pm. As a general guide, we will ask you to do 2 shifts per week in the summer season, and one per fortnight over the winter season. This may vary, however.

You will be responsible for administering tickets, shop and membership purchases as well as providing information and assistance to the Park visitors.

Some of the other duties of this role are:

• Being responsible for the daily cash handling procedures
• Ensure accurate administration of card payments and operation of the till
• Provide customer information regarding our site and events
• Help maximise sales potential and opportunities in the Shop

Excellent customer service skills are required and if you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

The benefits of this role include working in a beautiful setting and free car parking. A uniform will also be provided.

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, or alternatively contact Liz Brunswick on 01624 693582.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im

Additional information

Please note a basic police check is required for this post which the Department will cover the cost of for you.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

Flexible Working

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers