Wigan Tourist Information Centre Assistant (Temporary contract)

POST TITLE:

Wigan Tourist Information Centre Assistant (Temporary contract)

VAC REF/POST NO:

0013/CSS020

SALARY:

Scale 1-2. Pro Rata. (£11,577 to £14,882)

HOURS:

Circa 16.5 hours per week

BASE:

Wigan TIC. 62 Wallgate. Wigan.

DIVISION:

Corporate Support Services

OTHER INFORMATION:

Temporary until 31 March 2009.

This is a great opportunity to join Wigan Tourist Information Centre, Wigan’s one-stop shop for tourism, leisure and local information.  You will be joining a small, dedicated and friendly team.  You will assist in gathering and providing quality information about Wigan and the surrounding areas. You will deal with customer enquiries via telephone, e-mail, letter and service personal visitors to the TIC. You will support a busy box office and retail operation.

Experience in a customer service and a retail environment is desirable. However, a commitment to service excellence and customer care is essential.

The position has some flexibility to fit in with any child care and family needs. However, the post holder must be available to work occasional Saturdays.

CLOSING DATE:

16 May 2008 – 5 PM

PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE:

tbc