Seasonal Lookout Lodge Host (Seasonal / Part-Time)

We are looking for hosts to enthrall, engage and interact with guests through hosting the popular Lookout Lodge Overnight experience: (http://www.zsl.org/experiences/lookout-lodge). We are passionate about our animals and you will have a talent for inspiring that same passion in our guests, giving them a once in a lifetime experience after hours at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Your days will be spent guiding guests around the zoo on driven and walking tours, some after dark, whilst inspiring, entertaining and educating them about the animals and work of ZSL. We understand that our visitors can be as varied as the amazing animals we have at ZSL and our hosts are just as confident interacting with our youngest first time visitors as with our lifetime supporters.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Prior Front of house work or dealing with customers, visitors and guests face to face.
• Excellent communication skills, an enthusiasm for the natural world and be flexible to ensure that every guest has a great experience.
• Good organisational / planning skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Previous experience presenting public talks, shows or events.
• Prior experience of working with children is essential, ideally in an informal learning context.
• An Animal related and/or Performance degree course or equivalent qualification or work experience (is desirable).
• A Full UK driving licence (is desirable).
• A First Aid at Work certificate/qualification (is desirable). 

Please note: You will receive full support to learn new material and develop your presenting style. Shifts patterns are offered on a part-time basis and include a combination of early morning (6.45am-10.15am) or evening (4-10.30pm) shifts, based on a 1 week rota which includes regular weekend and bank holiday working. Positions will be available to start at the beginning of March with contracts ending at the end of October (6 months).

A full job description for this role can be accessed here!

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the following link. If you have any queries regarding these positions or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 10th January 2016

**Interview Date: Please keep Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th January free. You will be notified by a member of Human Resources on/before Monday 18th January if you have been successful / unsuccessful with your application.** 

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