Festive Retail Assistant (fixed-term)

Center Parcs group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Spa access

Shop discounts

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Longleat Forest is hiring Festive Retail Assistants on a part-time, fixed-term contract through 14 January 2027. You will greet guests, operate the till, replenish stock and keep an orderly store area during the busy festive period.

The role requires cheerful communication and the ability to perform under pressure in a lively retail environment. Benefits include free day passes, spa access, shopping and dining discounts, a bonus scheme, and a supportive team with training

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy retail environment during festive periods.
• Strong communication and friendly, welcoming manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome to guests and spread festive cheer.
• Operate a till, replenish stock and maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Tools

POS system

Job description

Festive Retail Assistant (fixed-term)

Longleat Forest | £12.87 per hour

Deliver excellent service in the forest

We're looking for Festive Retail Assistants to help bring the magic of Christmas to life for our guests. If you enjoy working in a busy retail environment and love the festive season, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Provide a warm welcome to all guests and spread festive cheer
• Operate a till, replenish stock and maintain a clean working environment

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in‑role training

Your working hours

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until14th January 2027

• Part‑time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About you

• Naturally cheerful
• Good communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Working here

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Closing date: 7th October 2026

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

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.