Leisure Bookings Advisor / Activity Host

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Bedford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Spa access

Discounts on breaks and in shops/rest

Bonus scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is seeking staff for Forest at Woburn Forest (MK45 2HZ). You will help run activity bookings, hire sports equipment, and support guests with a warm, can-do attitude.

The role includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, with opportunities to host experiences and serve drinks. You’ll be part of a friendly team, receive training, and have access to leisure facilities and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly approach.
• Experience using IT systems and software.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Manage activity bookings and hire out sports equipment
• Assist guests with enquiries and ensure equipment safety checks
• Operate bowling lanes and support the pottery studio
• Host interactive experiences in the Entertainment Hive
• Serve drinks from our Leisure Bowl bar

Skills

Communication

Customer service

IT systems

Age 18+

Tools

POS systems

Software familiarity

Job description

Forest | £12.87 per hour

Woburn Forest (MK45 2HZ)

You'll help keep our sports and leisure spaces running smoothly by handling activity bookings, hiring out equipment and supporting guests with a friendly, can‑do attitude.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage activity bookings and hire out sports equipment
• Assist guests with enquiries and ensure equipment safety checks
• Operate bowling lanes and support the pottery studio
• Host interactive experiences in the Entertainment Hive
• Serve drinks from our Leisure Bowl bar

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

• Full-time and part-time contracts
• 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

• Good communication skills
• Warm, friendly and genuine approach to guests and colleagues
• Confident using IT systems and software
• Due to bar service, applicants must be aged 18 years or over

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.

Working here

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Closing date

29th September 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.