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Visitor Centre Assistants

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Posting date: 11 March 2026
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Additional salary information: On site parking, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 23 March 2026
Location: Penkridge, Stafford
Remote working: On-site only
Company: South Staffordshire College
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HR2526-080

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Summary

Job Reference: HR2526-080
Status . Hours: Permanent / Variable Hours
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Location: The Animal Zone, Rodbaston Campus


Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.


South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Visitor Centre Host; this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this small yet successful team.

Successful applicants should have relevant vocational experience and demonstrate their ability to deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate will hold or be willing to work towards Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering. In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit our recruitment portal to apply and view the job description: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/135658/EDV-2026-SSC-48060


All applications must be received by: Monday 23rd March 2026.
Interview date to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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