General Assistant

Do you like fresh air and working outside? We are looking for positive, creative and energetic person, who is customer focused, to play an essential role in the day to day running of the campsite and help us deliver an unforgettable experience.

This varied role includes ground, property and equipment maintenance, health and safety checks and reporting as well as grounds maintenance work and using ride on machinery. Extensive training is provided for your continued professional development and to support you in the role. You will be based at one main site, however from time to time you may be asked to assist at other sites from time to time.

Our campsite is open every day throughout the year and as such you will be required to work some weekends on a rota basis. In addition to this the role requires covering our out of hours calls one week in three. In order to provide this service effectively accommodation is available with the post if required. Attention to detail is a key requirement of this role as we wish to provide the highest standards possible to our guests.

Why it is great to work for us

Competitive pay, excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave allowance, flexible working plus a great benefits package are just some of the key highlights of working with us.

Our benefits include:

• Health screening: free medical check- up (after successful probation period) and you have the option to purchase a more comprehensive one

• Health Cash Plan

• Dental Cover Plan

• Season ticket loan

• Bicycle purchase scheme: If you travel to work or use one for work you can buy one through the Authority at a significant discount and pay through deductions from your pay. It may also have favourable tax treatment as part of a Green Transport Scheme

• Staff discounts Up to 25% off of food and beverage at cafés. Up to 50% off stays at our campsites. Free weekday golf, discount for weekends. 10% off in our chandleries. 40% off activities at our sporting venues.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s ethos is to help you grow, learn and develop to ensure our shared values are always met.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate form the Disclosure Barring Service, for which assistance will be given.

If feel that you have the right blend of skills for this role, please complete an application form and return it to jobs@leevalleypark.org.uk

Closing date: 12 September 2024