Hospitality Assistant, Events Assistant

THE EDEN TRUST; St Blazey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Annual leave 30 days (pro rata)

Employee discount

Free entry to Eden Project and Heligan

Wellbeing support (UNUM)

Free parking

Car share scheme

Job summary

The Eden Project is hiring Hospitality Assistant, Events Assistant on a zero-hour contract until January 2026. The hourly rate is £12.71 for adults, with reduced rates for younger workers.

You'll engage with visitors, provide warm, attentive service and support event-related activities while working as part of a friendly team. Interviews are scheduled for October 24, 2026, with a closing date of October 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Zero-hour contracts; fixed term until January 2026.
• Interacting with visitors and delivering friendly service.
• Able to form positive working relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Engage with visitors and provide exceptional service.
• Form natural rapport with guests and understand their needs.
• Support and participate in events and guest experience activities.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Guest First Hospitality and Events Roles

Job Description

Hospitality Assistant, Events Assistant

Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour (£8.20 per hour for 16-17 year olds, £10.85 per hour for 18-20 year olds)

Zero-hour roles, fixed term until January 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 11 th October 2026

Interviews: Saturday 24 th October 2026

We are a growing movement whose mission is to reconnect people with nature and to demonstrate and communicate positive change. We are looking for kind-hearted, positive people who want to play an active role in creating this change together. Are you curious to find out more?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an incredible project. As ambassadors for positive environmental action, help us to enhance our guest experience so that they leave site feeling inspired and valued. Support and training will be provided.

You will play a key role in providing an exceptional service by engaging with our visitors, forming a natural rapport and being attentive to their needs. You will have great people skills, be passionate about delivering excellent customer service with good attention to detail and are able to form positive working relationships with colleagues.

Benefits to working at the Eden Project include;

• Training opportunities
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Employee Discount
• Free entry to Eden and Heligan for family and friends
• Access to UNUM platform for wellbeing support
• Free Parking

We also operate a car share scheme so that if transport is or becomes a barrier you can link in with other employees in your area.

Interviews will take place on Saturday 24 th Octoberand will consist of group activities as well as individual interviews. Should you be selected for interview, this will be discussed further as part of the process.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11 th October 2026.

Job Details

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Seasonal