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CARPARK CAPACITY: – 09.30 hours: Our car parks are currently OPEN and updates about congestion and capacity will be posted here. Thank you.

 

Summer Hours: The carpark is locked at 7pm. The Visitor Centre closes at 5pm. Café is open until 3pm, or 4pm during weekends and the school holidays.//

Please note, the waterplay feature is closed Monday mornings for routine cleaning and maintenance.

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Operations & Retail Manager:

37.5 hours worked 5 days out of any 7-day week. Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holiday allocation plus an additional day for birthday.
£32,000 – £34,000 per annum dependent on relevant experience.

The Operations & Retail Manager is responsible for the efficient running of the visitor centre the Front of House (FoH) team and the kitchen operation to ensure the organisation’s reputation for quality and service is maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will use their initiative and problem-solving skills to ensure that there are suitable solutions put in place for any challenges arising in the visitor centre. Line managing the Head chef, the Catering supervisor and the FoH team, this role will be part of the Senior Management team. This role reports to the Trust Director.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 22nd January, and interviews will take place at Stanwick Lakes in the week commencing 27th January.

To see the full job description, key duties, person specification and application instructions, please download the recruitment pack::
DOWNLOAD – Application Pack for the role of Operations & Retail Manager.

Please email your application to b.passchier@rftrust.org.uk

Chef, 6-Month Contract:

37.5 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
£15 per hour.

Stanwick Lakes is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to join its catering team for a six-month contract. This role is crucial to maintaining high-quality food standards at the visitor centre, ensuring excellent service for guests enjoying the café and events.

Reporting to the Head Chef, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring food is prepared and presented to a high standard. They will also run the kitchen independently on Mondays and Tuesdays, supporting menu development, stock control, and food safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a high-volume catering environment, strong organisational skills, and a passion for using fresh, local ingredients.

The closing date for applications is 11th April, with interviews scheduled for 16th April at Stanwick Lakes.

For a full job description, key responsibilities, and person specification, please download the recruitment pack:

DOWNLOAD – Application Pack for the role of chef.

To apply, please email your CV and written statement to s.pesic-smith@rftrust.org.uk 

Learning Session Leader:

Casual / Zero-hour contract. Based on site at Stanwick Lakes (NN9 6GY). Shift times are usually 09:30 -14:30 term time, however this may vary. Rate of pay £16.00 per hour.

As an Educational Session Leader you will provide exemplary educational experiences for formal and informal learning groups, through the delivery of our schools and communities programme. With your primary focus being the delivery of our heritage education sessions.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This will be carried out on your behalf by the Rockingham Forest Trust.

To see the full job description, key duties, person specification and application instructions, please download the recruitment pack:
DOWNLOAD – Application Pack for the role of Learning Session Leader.

Please email your application to education@rftrust.org.uk

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