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Careers
Recruitment
The role
We are looking for a Visitor Centre and Bike Hire Assistant with fantastic customer service skills to engage with visitors to our National Park. You’ll be responsible for welcoming visitors, giving them information and answering queries so they have a great experience in the park. The role involves the maintenance and safe issue of bikes to visitors wanting to explore by bike. A bike maintenance qualification is not essential and we can provide training but a keen interest in bikes and some mechanical aptitude is a must.
This post is for 29 hours 40 mins (4 days a week) over the 38 week bike hire season (mid Feb to early Nov). The pay is annualised meaning you get the same amount of salary across the whole year.
The working pattern will be arranged in advance will include weekends and bank holidays.
About Us
The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Bower. No agencies at this time please.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 26-31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure to see what we offer.
Our Values
• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
If you are unable to apply on line and require a word version of the application form please contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
