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Glastonbury, Somerset
Car Park Attendant (Part Time, Fixed-Term). Reference: SEP Location: Ham Wall. Glastonbury Salary: £12.60 - £13.45 Per Hour Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days Annual Leave Hours: Part-Time, 5 hours per week Duration: Fixed Term, November 2025 - March 2026 RSPB Ham Wall is one of the busiest, if not the busiest, RSPB reserve in the winter due to the spectacular starling murmurations of the Avalon Marshes. We are looking for a hard working individual to join our team to help control traffic and direct new arrivals to available car parking spaces, which makes a huge difference to our visitor experience. During the starling season, on weekends, and over the Christmas period, car parking spaces are at a premium, so you will be working with a team to ensure that all car parking space available is utilised. The successful applicant must be able to work in a busy environment dealing with very high visitor numbers in a short period of time. This is a part time fixed-term role for 5 hours per week between November and February. The post requires weekend working and working over the Christmas period (not including 24 - 26 December). Due to the remote nature of the site own transport is required. The skills/ experience you need Essential: Approachable, with a friendly demeanour Problem solving Ability to working within a small team of staff and volunteers Confidence to initiate conversations with and talk to members of the public A desire to help people and exceed expectations through excellent customer care Ability to remain calm under pressure Willingness to undertake appropriate training and personal development Desirable: Experience in defusing confrontational situations Experience of directing traffic Enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation Additional Information Closing date - 19th October at 23.59 This is a Fixed-Term role for 5 hours per week between November and February. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 27 October 2025 . For further information please contact . As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. 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 when you click apply.
Car Park Attendant (Part Time, Fixed-Term). Reference: SEP Location: Ham Wall. Glastonbury Salary: £12.60 - £13.45 Per Hour Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days Annual Leave Hours: Part-Time, 5 hours per week Duration: Fixed Term, November 2025 - March 2026 RSPB Ham Wall is one of the busiest, if not the busiest, RSPB reserve in the winter due to the spectacular starling murmurations of the Avalon Marshes. We are looking for a hard working individual to join our team to help control traffic and direct new arrivals to available car parking spaces, which makes a huge difference to our visitor experience. During the starling season, on weekends, and over the Christmas period, car parking spaces are at a premium, so you will be working with a team to ensure that all car parking space available is utilised. The successful applicant must be able to work in a busy environment dealing with very high visitor numbers in a short period of time. This is a part time fixed-term role for 5 hours per week between November and February. The post requires weekend working and working over the Christmas period (not including 24 - 26 December). Due to the remote nature of the site own transport is required. The skills/ experience you need Essential: Approachable, with a friendly demeanour Problem solving Ability to working within a small team of staff and volunteers Confidence to initiate conversations with and talk to members of the public A desire to help people and exceed expectations through excellent customer care Ability to remain calm under pressure Willingness to undertake appropriate training and personal development Desirable: Experience in defusing confrontational situations Experience of directing traffic Enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation Additional Information Closing date - 19th October at 23.59 This is a Fixed-Term role for 5 hours per week between November and February. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 27 October 2025 . For further information please contact . As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. 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 when you click apply.
