Casual Events & Activities Assistants

Lake District; Windermere; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an iconic visitor centre in the heart of the Lake District! As a Casual Events & Activities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences for guests during the busy school holidays. From managing event logistics to engaging with visitors through fun activities and themed experiences, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the enjoyment of all who visit. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the beauty of the Lake District while making a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage guest wristbands and maintain venue capacity.
• Assist in the smooth running of shows and activities.
• Engage with guests and participate in themed experiences.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

Salary: £13.68 per hour (including holiday pay)
Dates: School holidays to October 2025
Location: Brockhole on Windermere, LA23

Brockhole on Windermere is now hiring enthusiastic Casual Events & Activities Assistants to join us at the Lake District Visitor Centre this 2025 season. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our events and activities team, ensuring guests have a fun, safe, and memorable time while enjoying a variety of interactive activities, entertainment, and themed experiences.

This role is especially focused on supporting events during busy school holidays, with a key emphasis on the Brockhole Halloween Experience in October 2025.

What will I be doing?
You’ll ensure that the customer experience at Brockhole’s events is a high standard:
• Managing guest wristbands, ensuring safe access, and maintaining venue capacity
• Assisting with the smooth running of scheduled shows, parades and activities
• Engaging with guests in character and participating in parades, and themed experiences
• Assisting with the operation of interactive activities such as archery, axe throwing, boat hire, and themed games
• Helping design and deliver family-friendly activities like face painting, arts & crafts, and pumpkin carving
• Selling event tickets, themed merchandise, and themed confectionery to guests

What we’re looking for
Brockhole on Windermere can be a busy place to work, therefore, you’ll have a flexible approach to work and can-do attitude. You’ll have excellent time management and attention to detail. You’ll also enjoy working as part of a team and be willing to deliver great customer service to our visitors.

Contact
For an informal chat, please contact Ioan on 07590 219012 or email [e-mail]

Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, the Lake District National Park Authority is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Disability Confident Employer
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide evidence in your application which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required under each of the essential criteria, as well as meeting any of the qualification, skills or experience defined as essential.

The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners andecologists.