Seasonal Retail Assistant Chester, England
Job description
RETAIL RECRUITMENT DAYS
Thursday 2 March 2023
Our Retail team are responsible for providing our guests with a unique shopping experience to enhance their day at the Zoo and take a memory home with them. We contribute to our mission by generating revenue to support all the hard work that goes into running our Zoo and helping to prevent extinction around the globe. We aim to offer sustainable and ethical products that immerse guests into our world and that our team can feel proud to sell. We also run the busy operation of a retail warehouse where new and exciting products arrive daily after being sourced and developed by our inhouse product and buying team.
“Retail at Chester Zoo is so diverse, exciting and busy! Using my skills as a retailer in such a unique environment is brilliant, it is so rewarding generating income for such a great cause. We cover lots of different activities in our retail teams and have the freedom to really make a difference for our guests who want a memento of their day at Chester Zoo.” John, Retail Operations Manager
The Package
- Seasonal contract, until 3 September 2023
- Rate of pay of £10.49 per hour regardless of age
- Working on a rota basis with a minimum of 8 hours per week, although hours will be significantly more during busy periods
- Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus complimentary tickets for your friends and family
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We have positions available in:
- Onsite gift shops
- Face painting
- Hand Art
- Retail warehousing
- Plus many more different roles!
To register your interest and book a time slot to come along on the day! We will also be holding interviews so bring along a printed copy of your CV.
