Visitor Centre Assistant
Summary Information for vacancy - reference 0009-11
Department
Forestry Commission
Salary
£18145 - £19580 Per Annum
Location
LL40 2HZ, Wales
Closing Date
26 June 2011
Interviews start
Not specified
Grade
AO
Seniority
Not specified
Pay frequency
Monthly
Appointment Terms
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Full time
Travel required
No
No of vacancies
1
Field of work
Operational Delivery
Brief Description
To be a first point of contact for visitors to Coed y Brenin, providing information about the recreational and other facilities within the Centre and Forest Park. To support the Recreation Manager in developing the commercial potential of the gift shop.
Vacancy description
Act as the first point of contact for visitors to Coed y Brenin, providing information about the facilities within the Forest Park and Centre and act as principal First Aid provider
Assist in the development of the commercial potential of the gift shop and operate the electronic till
Undertake daily Health & Safety checks of the building and immediate recreational facilities such as play areas and report any problems to the relevant, responsible person as well as undertaking accident investigations under supervision of the Recreation Manager
Assist with financial administration and record keeping
Assist with communication and partnership working between the Centre's business operators, recreation staff, catering staff and Local Area Manager
Language Skills
Welsh Language Skills
Essential
The ability to converse at ease with customers in Welsh is essential for the post
Skills
Professional & Technical Expertise
Essential
Ability to use Microsoft programmes including Word and Excel
Desirable
City and Guilds Level 1-3 Computerised Accounting or equivalent
Experience
Experience
Essential
Relevant experience of working in customer care, preferably in a retail or information provision capacity
Basic financial administrative skills
Desirable
Experience in merchandising and retail development
Further information
CRB check required - No
Regulated by OCSC - Yes
Reserved for existing civil servants - No
Reserved for UK nationals - Yes
How to apply
Please apply online via http://www2.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_forestry03.asp?newms=jj&id=66358&
If you have any questions please contact Val Power at valerie.power@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
