Sunday Sales Advisor (part time 7.5 hours per week)
We have a great opportunity for a Sunday Sales Advisor on a part time, permanent basis.
About you…
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to play a key role in maintaining the high standards and day‑to‑day smooth running of our gift shop and reception area.
In this customer‑facing role, you will regularly interact with children and families, helping to ensure every visitor enjoys a warm welcome from start to finish.
You will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and confident in engaging with customers of all ages and backgrounds to provide the best possible experience.
About the team…
The Look Out Discovery Centre is a popular visitor attraction featuring a hands‑on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, all set within 1,000 hectares of beautiful Crown Estate woodlands.
Open seven days a week, The Look Out welcomes a wide range of visitors throughout the year. Our aim is to ensure every visitor enjoys a safe, relaxing and enjoyable visit at all times. You will play a key role in helping us achieve this.
Key responsibilities…
- To be responsible for selling and displaying stock, serving and demonstrating goods to our customers, using the till and cashing up.
- To ensure a high standard of cleanliness within the gift shop and reception and promote a quality service to the public.
- To promote an excellent image of the centre and its staff at all times.
- To work effectively as a member of a team.
- To have an understanding of other job roles within the centre and to be able to provide cover if/when required.
Our benefits…
- 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
*(pro rata for part time)
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 17th and 18th May 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Dean Potts - Operations Manager - Tel: 01344 354405
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Please note that this particular role is part-time and therefore does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.