Centre Assistants - Part-Time
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,571.00 to £26,231.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 24571 - 26231 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leighton Moss, LA50SW |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20266982 |
Summary
Are you passionate about delivering great customer service, and would you like to be part of an organisation making a real difference to our natural world?We’re looking for enthusiastic, proactive individuals to join our team at Leighton Moss, supporting our café and visitor centre operations.About the RoleOur work in the visitor centre is planned via the use of rotas and would include weekend working. Full induction and training would be provided, with opportunities to learn about the running of a busy visitor centre and nature reserve operation.Our cafe and reception operations are a crucial part of what we do here, encouraging visitors to explore the reserve, and giving them a great visitor experience.You will be able to communicate well with our visitors and offer excellent levels of customer care. Duties will include working on our meet and greet operation, welcoming visitors to the reserve, giving out information, and encouraging visitors to support our work.You will also support our cafe team, helping to serve customers, and undertaking other duties typical of a busy cafe and kitchen operation.EssentialStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to work in a busy, visitor-facing environment=Comfortable working both independently and as part of a teamPositive and proactive approach to workBasic IT skills (e.g. tills or similar systems)Willingness to undertake food hygiene trainingDesirableExperience in a café, retail, or visitor attraction environmentExperience handling payments or using tillsKnowledge of food hygiene and safetyAn interest in nature, conservation, or the work of the RSPBAdditional InformationThere are two Permanent Part-Time roles available, for 7.5 and 12.5 hours per week. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 10th April 2026 . For further information please contact olivia.cooksoncarter@rspb.org.ukAs part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short application form where you will be able to explain how you meet the criteria in the cover letter section.We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.