Leisure Bookings Advisor / Activity Host (fixed-term)

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 176,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes and access to leisure

Discounts on breaks and in shops/rests

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

Supportive team

Career development and training

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland in Whinfell Forest is seeking a Leisure Bookings Advisor / Activity Host on a fixed-term contract. You will help guests book activities, hire equipment and enjoy a seamless leisure experience, including evenings and weekends.

The role requires a part-time schedule with a guaranteed minimum of 32 or 128 hours over a 4-week period, and a supportive team with in-role training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with guests and colleagues.
• Friendly, approachable customer service attitude.
• Comfortable 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

Good communication

Warm, friendly approach

IT systems proficiency

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 3rd January 2027.

• Part-time contract
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 32 or 128 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings and 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.

Closing date: 16th September 2026

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.