Guest Services Assistant - Part Time - Birdworld

Birdworld, Holt Pound Lane, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 29 January 2026 at 01:00

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Guest Services Assistant to join the Birdworld Team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 4 hours every weekend. Additional hours may be offered depending on the needs of the business.

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Pay Rate is up to £12.21 per hour

About Birdworld

Set within 26 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, Birdworld is one of the largest bird parks in the country and is home to a diverse collection of species.

We pride ourselves on our educational and conservation values.

About the Role

The role reports to the Guest Services Team Lead.

The Guest Services Team at Birdworld look after a variety of visitor facing aspects including Admissions, Retail, and Catering, all in a busy working environment.

Colleagues working in the shop and admissions area are very often the first or last impression of our business and are therefore hugely important to our reputation. Working in these areas includes till work, tidying and stocking of shelves and assisting with queries or questions from the visitors as necessary.

Duties include:

  • Welcoming guests to the park and assisting with guest enquiries
  • Processing of admission tickets, memberships, and experiences
  • Assisting with the replenishment of the retail areas
  • To provide support and assistance within the catering department

Previous experience in a Customer Service environment beneficial, though all necessary training will be provided.

Our employee benefits package includes:

  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free andconfidential counselling and advice to all employees and their immediate family
  • Contributory pension scheme for eligible employees
  • Generous Staff Discount Scheme after completion of probationary period

Birdworld, Holt Pound Lane, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom

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