Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sustainable Travel Ambassador (Seasonal)

Organisation :New Forest National Park Authority
Salary :£24,113 pa pro-rata
Location :Nwe Forest, Hampshire
Hours :Part Time
Position type :Paid
Contract :Temporary
Closing date :Fri 07 June 13
Website :www.newforestnpa.gov.uk
Contact name :HR
Contact telephone :01590 646637
Contact email :recruit@newforestnpa.gov.uk


The New Forest National Park Authority is responsible for conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the New Forest and for promoting opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities by the public.
Sustainable Travel Ambassador (2 posts)
From July to September 2013
33.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Do you:
  • Have a passion for the environment and sustainable transport?
  • Have an understanding of the special qualities of the New Forest National Park and the attractions which bring millions of visitors to this area?
  • Have excellent sales and communication skills?
The New Forest National Park Authority is looking for two seasonal Sustainable Travel Ambassadors to inspire our visitors to have enjoyable experiences within the New Forest without their cars (by bike, bus, New Forest Tour, train, electric vehicle or on foot).
As part of this role you will:
  • Proactively engage with visitors and residents to inspire them to change their travel behaviour.
  • Provide public transport information and ‘hand hold’ visitors onto the most appropriate sustainable transport methods for their day out.
  • Provide visitors with information about attractions and accommodation in the New Forest.
  • Enthuse and educate visitors about the special qualities of the New Forest National Park.
  • Sell New Forest Tour, attraction tickets and merchandise to visitors.
You will be based outdoors from a mobile information unit (an electrically assisted bike) at Brockenhurst railway station and other locations within the National Park. You will be required to work from mid-July to late-September 2013 including on weekends and bank holidays. Training and uniform provided.
For a full job description and to apply, please go to www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/jobs.
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 5pm on 7 June 2013
Interviews: w/c 24 June 2013

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