Job Description

Salary

24,480 per annum (pro rata)

Basis

Various

Date posted

23/07/2025

Job reference

REQ002693

Job title:

Play barn Assistant

Salary:

Grade A1 24,480 per annum (pro rata)

Hours:

Various part time positions available

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Temple Newsam Estate

As a play barn assistant, you'll thrive in a customer focused environment. You will have excellent communication skills, and an ability to work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality service to our visitors.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Play barn assistant, you will bring to the role:

Able to work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality visitor experience. Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groups
and at all appropriate levels.
Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy to a good standard.

About the role

As play barn assistant you will work in all areas of the new Temple Newsam play barn, including a retail outlet, cafe and indoor play area.

The role will include food preparation and delivery, as well as cash handling within the cafe and retail areas. You will contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of all areas within the facility as well as contributing to the provision of a high quality customer experience to visitors.

the successful candidate will demonstrate the council values and behaviours to help us to achieve our ambition to become the best city council in the country.

This role is integral to the Temple Newsam Estate team which delivers a major heritage visitor attraction made up of an historic working rare breeds farm, formal and informal gardens and parkland, much of it a grade II listed Capability Brown landscape, sports facilities, cafe and retail.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements


a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Complete the online application form.

Read our guidancefor further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role contact John Sellers, Estate Officer - Commercial, Tel 07851 101575 or email John.Sellers@Leeds.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's or Adults' barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our

recruitment of ex-offenders policy

.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the

Skilled Worker visa

route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least 41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Leeds City Council - Job Profile

Job purpose

To assist in the provision of a high-quality customer service in a retail, catering and play outlet. To ensure cleanliness and hygiene of visitor facilities at Temple Newsam.

Responsibilities

Undertake daily inspections of the facilities according to the checklist and action or report findings as required. Clean and service all areas of the buildings to an agreed standard to include. Toilet/hygiene/changing areas. Kitchen and Service areas Play equipment, including high levels within the play barn. Corridors, landings, staircases and entrances Litter removal. Washing of walls, windows and glass Providing an efficient and polite customer service To assist in the preparation and delivery of food and drink. Be responsible for stock control, cash handling and financial transactions in compliance with the authority's financial regulations. To be responsible for keyholding including opening and locking up the facility on occasion as required. Safely use appropriate cleaning products according to Safe Operating Procedures and in accordance with COSHH regulations. Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. To comply with the code of conduct and uniform policy as required. To attend relevant meetings and training as requested to ensure maximum efficiency. To administer first aid as required


The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications.

Level 3 first aid qualification (To be obtained within six months of appointment)

Essential requirements

Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

Skills Required

Able to work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality visitor experience. Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy to a good standard. Able to use IT software as required Able to work effectively unsupervised. Able to utilise cleaning products according to Risk Assessments and COSHH assessments. Able to complete inspection checklists and report defects. Able to communicate with a wide range of people.

Knowledge Required

Of cleaning products and COSHH Of catering processes and basic food hygiene Of retail Epos systems

Experience Required

Experience of working as part of a team

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures. Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing Willingness to actively participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity of Leeds City Council. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements

Candidates are not required to meet all the following desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Knowledge Required

Level 2 food Hygiene certficiate

Experience Required

Of using cleaning equipment and products Of cash handling and Epos systems * Of working in a Childrens' play setting