Leisure Bookings Advisor / Activity Host (fixed-term)

Center Parcs; Penrith; On-site; GBP 14,627 - 20,832; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Spa access

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest is seeking a Leisure Bookings Advisor/Activity Host on a fixed-term contract. You’ll help guests book activities, hire equipment, and keep leisure spaces running smoothly while delivering a friendly, can-do service.

Shifts are part-time, with a guaranteed minimum of 96 hours over four weeks, including evenings and some weekends. You’ll work to high standards of safety and guest care, enjoying access to facilities and the chance to develop within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with guests and colleagues.
• Warm, friendly and genuine approach to service.
• Confident using IT systems and software.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Guest service

IT systems proficiency

Team player

Tools

IT systems software

Job description

Leisure Bookings Advisor/ Activity Host (fixed-term) Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour

Help guests book their way to fun, fitness and creativity 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

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 until 24th September 2026

• Part-time contract, shifts fall between 8:00am and 11:30pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 96 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings and alternate weekends

About you

• Good communication skills
• Warm, friendly and genuine approach to guests and colleagues
• Confident using IT systems and software

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

Check your route before applying - Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport.

Closing date: 4th August 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.