We’re on the lookout for brilliant individuals who can help us turn 'a day at the zoo' into 'the best day ever!'
If you’re an enthusiastic, people-loving, always-on-the-move individual who takes pride in achieving high standards and delivering service with a smile, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Role

As a Visitor Operations Assistant your role unfolds across the whole zoo where no two days are the same. You’ll always be on your feet and on the move and regularly walk up to 10,000 steps a day.
From clearing litter and keeping our facilities sparkling, directing traffic in our busy carparks where you're the first point of contact for our visitors, and ensuring everything from our seating areas to signage are always presentable. You'll play a vital role in helping to make the zoo a world class visitor experience.
Great customer service is at the heart of this role as you'll be actively engaging with visitors on our Lazy River Boat Ride, bringing Virtual Reality experiences to life, helping our younger visitors at our Off-Road Adventure track and lots more. You'll be a problem solver and quick thinker ensuring our visitors questions are answered in a professional and positive manner.
This is a hands on, physically demanding role that will involve carrying equipment, working outdoors in all weathers and staying active throughout your shift. A can-do attitude, high energy and a love for variety are essential when carrying out this role.
You'll be a part of a dedicated team that bring some of the zoos most spectacular events to life. From the magic of Lanterns & Light to the unforgettable summer thrills of Afterglow. You'll help to transform the zoo into an immersive, atmospheric experience for thousands of visitors. It’s fast-paced, lively and often full-on, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You'll have a front row seat to the excitement, variety and adventure in a team that doesn't just meet expectations but exceeds them. We'll provide the wonder. You share the joy.

The Package

We have multiple contracts available on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays. Normal shifts fall between 7:00am and 6:00pm. Late nights for events will be required, these shifts normally fall between 12:00pm and 10:30pm. There is an expectation that you would work additional hours during busier periods.Contracts available are 16 hours weekend only and 20 hours per week working 5 days out of 7

• Permanent contract
• Salary of £12,698.40 per annum based on 20 hours per week (pro rata)
• 33 days annual plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%

Our Requirements

• Be an ambassador for Chester Zoo delivering excellent customer service and be a strong communicator
• Be confident, approachable and flexible with a “can do” attitude
• Be able to work outdoors in all weathers

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

• A full driving licence valid in the UK.

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
Well, where do we start? Here goes…
We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us f...

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Admin and Communications Assistant

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH CENTRE LIMITED

12.56 per hour

St Michael’s Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol.

Full-time

Admin and Communications Assistant for
St Michael’s Church and Coffee Shop

JOB DESCRIPTION

St Michael’s
Church Vision:

Living to make a difference by being a Christian heart at the centre of
our communities

Aim:

Location:
Contract:
Hours:
Salary:
Start:
Benefits:

To provide Admin and communications support to ensure the smooth
running of St Michael’s Church, and The Coffee Shop.

St Michael’s Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol. BS34 8PD
Fixed-Term for a year (potential for permanent)
20 hours per week
£12.56 per hour
January 2026 but start date is flexible for the right candidate
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Line Manager:

Administration and Communications Manager

Responsible to:

Main Duties:

Director of Operations
Finance Officer
Coffee Shop Duty Manager

•  Posting on social media including designing graphics using Canva
•  Assisting with whole church communications
•  Competently use IT systems including Google Drive and Churchsuite
•  Help ensure that the website is kept up to date
•  To assist in producing policies and Risk Assessments as required
•  To help with rota management for Sunday Services
•  To prepare rotas to ensure The Coffee Shop is staffed appropriately (including volunteers)
•  To assist in organising Coffee Shop training for staff and volunteers
•  To assist in ensuring that all Coffee Shop staff and volunteers comply with Health and Safety

policies and legislation

•  To work alongside the Coffee Shop Duty Manager to produce attractive menus and monitor pricing
•  To order food, drink and supplies for the Coffee Shop
•  Use appropriate marketing and loyalty schemes to increase sales in the Coffee Shop

Other Tasks and Duties

•  As directed by The Administration and Communications Manager and other St Michael’s Staff

You will need to be:

•  A team player
•  Adaptable and willing to learn

•  An excellent communicator both verbally and digitally
•  A committed Christian who is enthusiastic about: Learning and Growing Together, Sharing Jesus

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