Leisure Bookings Advisor / Activity Host

Job description

About YouAt 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 | £12.87 per hourWe 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 WORKWorking straight shifts, you will be contracted to work from 32 hours to 128 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.

Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.

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 YouEssential 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 BenefitsCenter 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:25th March 2026

Interviews to be held:Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Penrith

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Profession type

Sport / Adventure

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English