Visitor Experience Host at Bristol Zoo Project (permanent)

Bristol Zoological Society, the conservation and education charity that runs and operates Bristol Zoo Project (previously Wild Place Project), higher education programmes and conservation projects across the world, is recruiting a Visitor Experience Host. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Visitor Experience Team.

Key details: 

Salary: £20,319 (£10.42ph)

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Bristol Zoo Project

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements of the role:

• Demonstrate your passion and pride as an ambassador for the well-loved organisation, conservation efforts and mission.
• Engage and assist visitors to ensure they have a memorable day out.
• Ensure a well presented attraction, by assisting with car parks, retail, admissions, membership, grounds and amenities duties. 

Applicants must have a friendly, professional manner and be ready to welcome guests to the attraction and inspire them with discoveries of wildlife and our onsite activities. All applicants must enjoy workjing outdoors in all weathers, and be willing to support the team with additional duties. It is essential that applicants are confident and courteous with interactiong with visitors. 

With a new strategy in place to create a world-class Bristol Zoo with conservation and sustainability at its heart, the new Bristol Zoo Project will offer spacious, modern facilities, significant growth in our conservation and education work, and an innovative and exciting visitor experience.

Benefits include:

• 30 days of annual leave (Pro-rated, inclusive of bank hols) increasing with length of service
• Access to company pension scheme
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, including access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit (x3 salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Other flexible benefits include gym discounts and access to a health cash plan
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Loyalty award after 5 years and every year subsequently
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Free on-site car park

To apply for this role please sign into the recruitment portal and upload your CV and cover letter.

The closing date for applications is 22nd December 2023.

Bristol Zoological Society are committed to employing from all areas of the community, they value equality and diversity across their workforce and aim to ensure their staff is reflective of the diversity of the community. In support of this commitment, they welcome applications from the Global Majority.