We are looking for people who...
Are passionate about customer experience – our customers are at the heart of what we do. We do our best, so our customers return, and we become their destination of choice for a fun family day out.
Value teamwork – amazing things can happen when we work together and support each other which is why having an approachable, understanding, driven and passionate team has a huge impact.
Can offer flexibility – we are open 7 days a week during peak season offering lots of different opportunities to be involved in many areas of the park.
Careers at Wicksteed
Wicksteed Park offers the opportunity to work within a unique natural park environment. We are proud of the history and heritage of the park and our community relationships, we love being part of our local community and being a place where all our visitors can create happy, lasting memories.
Our team has a passion for providing a fantastic customer experience and believe that every person can really make a difference and contribute to our success. We are equally passionate about our team enjoying their work and experience at the park.
Please click on the job roles below to find out more and how to apply!
Animal Care Manager
Wicksteed Park are looking for an Animal Care Manager. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role delivers exceptional customer experience, engagement and education with our animal attractions at the park. The role establishes relationships and recognises opportunities to build our animal attractions and experiences ensuring that they are attractive, exciting and suitable to our audience.
Security Officer (Days)
We are looking for flexible (4 on 4 off, 11 hour shifts), empathetic, resilient team players with good interpersonal skills to join our in house Security team. Working as part of the Security team you will work across the park and all departments, ensuring that all guests, team members and park property are safe.
Accounts Assistant
As a member of the finance team, the Accounts Assistant will work alongside the Finance Manager and Director of Finance and Governance to deliver day-to-day accounts support in this varied and busy role.
Head of Fundraising
The Head of Fundraising will be instrumental in the instigation, implementation and completion of the Trust’s long term funding strategy. This important role leads on the Trust’s approach to individual giving, legacies, campaigns and community fundraising. The role plays an important part in raising vital unrestricted income and will act as the connection point with our loyal supporters. The role will lead and develop a fundraising team, working closely with the Community and Heritage team and volunteers.
Theme Park Ride Engineer
Wicksteed Park are looking for an Engineer. Reporting to the Senior Engineer, this role will be responsible for ensuring that the Park is in a safe condition for the team and visitors. The Engineer will support the business with the management and coordination of maintenance, repair, installation and removal or Rides and Attractions. Engineers manage the inspection and maintenance of rides, attractions, vehicles and machinery to industry standards, quality service and safety.
Ride Attendant
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Customer Experience Team Leader
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Animal Care Assistant
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Grounds and Maintenance Assistant
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What's in it for me?
A flexible and fun working environment. At Wicksteed Park no two days are the same! To meet our 7-day operation we can offer flexible shift patterns and new opportunities to meet customer needs.
We have social events throughout the year. We really enjoy the opportunity to get together!
Ride wristbands and discounts on events run by Wicksteed Park, giving you the opportunity to really see what our experience is.
Discounts on room hire, parties and food.
Personal development, from induction, to training to learning something truly unique about our own heritage we are passionate about creating an environment where everyone can develop.
