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We’re looking for a friendly, organised and confident Part-Time Office Administrator to join our amazing team at Safari MK.

Safari MK is a multi-award-winning, family-run indoor play and party venue, and weekends are when we are at our busiest! We need someone who enjoys working with people, has great administration skills and is confident speaking to customers both on the phone and face-to-face.

The usual working hours for this role are Saturdays OR Sundays, 9am–5pm, including during school holidays. Additional hours may occasionally be available.

This is a busy, fast-paced role where there is always something happening. You’ll need to be able to think on your feet, prioritise effectively and, most importantly, make sure our customers receive a fantastic experience.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting our party team with bookings, enquiries and administration
• Answering telephone calls and responding to customer enquiries
• Helping customers with questions or concerns and ensuring anything requiring management support is followed up
• Communicating with customers in a friendly, professional and helpful way
• Completing general office administration
• Supporting administration across areas including parties, HR and marketing
• Helping the wider team wherever needed during busy periods

What are we looking for?

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have a confident and friendly telephone manner
• Enjoy speaking to and helping customers
• Have strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and general computer systems
• Can work independently and use your own initiative
• Can prioritise when several things need doing at once
• Remain calm and professional in a busy environment
• Are reliable and able to commit to regular Saturday working
• Genuinely care about delivering great customer service

Previous office or customer-service experience would be an advantage.

Why join Safari MK?

We’re an independent, family-run business and our people are a huge part of what makes Safari MK special.

Team benefits include:

• Discounted food and drink from our Watering Hole Café
• Quarterly team events
• Reduced-price play sessions at selected times
• Opportunities for additional shifts and hours
• Training and development
• Team rewards

What makes a great Safari team member?

Our best team members:

• Genuinely care about giving families a great experience
• Look for better ways of doing things and are always willing to learn
• Are positive, passionate and determined
• Communicate openly and constructively
• Take responsibility and get the job done
• Enjoy being part of a busy team and having fun while working hard

Sound like you?

If you’re organised, confident, great with people and looking for a regular Saturday role where no two weekends are quite the same, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you’d be a great addition to the Safari MK team!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.80 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What makes you stand out compared to other people who may apply for this role?
• When would you be available to start?
• Do you have any dates you can not work in the next 3 months eg holidays booked?
• What times are you available for an interview eg after 5pm Monday to Friday and at weekends?
• This role is every Saturday or Sunday and includes working school holidays which are our busiest times, does your availability change during school holidays?
• Why are you looking for a part time job? and what is it about this role that made you want to apply?

Work Location: In person