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  • Penrith, United Kingdom
  • Posted today

At Center Parcs, we don't just offer activities - we create unforgettable family adventures, come rain or shine! With hundreds of indoor and outdoor experiences to choose from, our guests are always discovering something new. And at the heart of it all? Our amazing Leisure team - the friendly faces who make sure every guest feels confident, safe, and full of smiles, no matter their age or ability.

LEISURE BOOKINGS ADVISOR / ACTIVITY HOST | £12.37 per hour

We are looking for a Leisure Bookings Advisor / Activity Host to support the Indoor Activities management team in ensuring the smooth running of Sports and Leisure facilities as well as hosting activities for our guests.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Booking activities
  • Hiring out sports equipment
  • Assisting guests with enquiries
  • Ensuring equipment safety checks are carried out prior to conducting any activity
  • Operating bowling lanes
  • Assisting in the pottery studio
  • Hosting Entertainment Hive experiences

New to Whinfell Forest, the Entertainment Hive is a social-competitive space offering a variety of activities such as Puttify, Interactive Darts, Interactive Shuffleboard and Escape the Forest. In this role, you will deliver a great guest experience by hosting activity sessions with enthusiasm, engagement and professionalism.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

Working weekend shifts, you will be contracted to work 32 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shits fall between 8am and 11.15pm.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

  • Good communication skills
  • Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
  • IT literate

Desirable requirements:

  • A sports and leisure background
  • Professional qualification in recreation / leisure / tourism

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

  • Colleague Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
  • Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
  • Free use of our leisure facilities
  • Discounted Center Parcs breaks
  • 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
  • Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
  • An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
  • Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 12th March 2026

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

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