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ADMINISTRATOR OPPORTUNITIES - BOURNEMOUTH

We are currently recruiting for Administration support for our Bournemouth team, providing excellent customer service in all areas connected with the Royalty Moorings, Fisheries in Christchurch Harbour and the Fisheries at Longham Lakes.

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For more information regarding this vacancy please email [email protected] or alternatively give us a call on 01566 771930.

Closing date for applications is Friday 5 January 2024.

2024 ACTIVITY CENTRE OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently looking for leisure assistants, receptionists and qualified activity instructors across our five activity centres: Wimbleball, Tamar, Roadford, Siblyback and Stithians.

For more information regarding these roles please email [email protected] or call us on 01566 771930 for an informal chat.

Activity Instructor

As part of the activities team help with the organisation and running of watersports and land based activities and assist with camping and angling duties. Maintain standards and safety to a degree of excellence as required by South West Lakes.

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CATERING OPPORTUNITIES - Roadford Lake Cafe and Venue (near Okehampton)

We are looking for fellow food and drink lovers to join us at Roadford Lake Cafe and Venue! The ideal roleholders will be enthused by the opportunity to help create amazing customer experiences at Roadford Lake, both in the cafe and in our functions venue.

We offer part time and full time contracts on a permanent basis.

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For an informal discussion about either role please contact [email protected] or call 01566771930

How to apply

To submit your application please send it as an attachment to [email protected] or alternatively post to our Roadford Office (registered address found at the bottom of the page).

Vacancies for Wheal Martyn Clay Works can be found here.

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