CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO

Admissions Assistant

Job reference:001629

Salary:£12.21 per hour

Closing date:25/02/2026

Department:Admissions

Location:Chester

Employment type:Temporary

Hours Per Week:8

Job Description

Admissions Assistant
(Multiple roles available)
Our working environment could not be more different from your usual setting – where else could you stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

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.

Each year we have plenty of exciting temporary opportunities within our Admissions, Retail, Operations and Food and Beverage teams, undertaking a variety of tasks such as picking stock in our warehouse, stewarding the car parks, working in our gift shops, welcoming guests, or serving food and drinks to our 2 million visitors. No two days will be the same!

The Role

An Admissions Assistant is often the first person our visitors come into contact with at the Zoo; whether that be on the day at our Admission Lanes and Ticket Sales windows or via email enquiries and phone calls before a visit. Our Admissions Assistants are also involved in the sale and delivery of commercial products and services. This role includes evening work for events throughout the year as well as some cleaning duties.

The Package

• Temporary contract starting 22nd March 2026 until 6th September 2026.
• Rate of pay of £12.21 per hour regardless of age.
• Working on a rota basis with a minimum of 8 hours per week with opportunities for up to 40 hours per week during busy periods. Hours will vary and will include weekends, bank holidays and evenings.
• Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work.
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus complimentary tickets for your friends and family.

Our Requirements

• Passionate and engaging; able to deliver exceptional customer service face to face, over the phone and via email.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Organised, with strong IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience of EPOS systems and cash handling.
• Confident, flexible and approachable with a proactive, “can do” attitude.
• Comfortable standing for long periods on your feet in a static outdoor environment.

Flexibility in these roles is key as the working pattern will include weekends, mid-week, bank holidays and evenings until 10pm during events to cover all needs of the business.

More About Us

We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 30,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.