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Markus Wilder

Ticket Office Supervisor

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

South West Closing date for applications is: 31st Aug 2025
Contact: Kayla Seagrave ([email protected])
Sector: Administration
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £14.18 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Visitor Operations team as a Ticket Office Supervisor.

This is a job-share position, working closely alongside the current Supervisor to ensure the smooth, day-to-day running of the Ticket Office.  You will be an integral part of our Visitor Operations, leading a small team and managing all aspects of customer service, our membership systems, and ticketing operations.

We are looking for a friendly, organised, enthusiastic, and customer-focused individual with exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding visitor engagement.

Role Details:

Location: Ticket Office

Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm (1/2 hour lunch break).

Work Pattern: 4 / 5 days per week, covering approximately 50% of weekends on a rota basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of daily ticket office operations, ensuring high standards are maintained at all ticketing points.
  • Provide excellent customer-service, including handling visitor complaints professionally and diplomatically, and recording outcomes when required.
  • Maximise Gift Aid contributions on walk-up ticket sales and actively promote on-site membership sales.
  • Manage challenging visitor situations with tact and sensitivity.
  • Plan and prepare for each day, considering pre-bookings, expected footfall, administrative and operational needs.
  • Maintain clear, proactive communication with internal teams, including Corporate, Education, and Administration.
  • Carry out back-office administrative tasks, including processing adjustments, producing reports, and responding promptly to emails.
  • Complete end-of-day financial reconciliations and cashing-up procedures.
  • Work in close liaison with the existing Ticket Office Supervisor.
  • Foster positive working relationships across all departments.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills, including Word & Excel.
  • Proven experience in a customer-service role.
  • Logical administrative experience.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team to meet KPIs.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Experience using EPOS systems.
  • At least 2 years in customer-facing role.
  • Previous experience supervising or managing a small team.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively in a busy environment.
  • Initiative to problem solve.

We are looking for someone with the ambition to grow within the role and contribute to the ongoing development and success of the Visitor Operations team.

Apply for this job:

Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining your relevant experience via email.

Please make the subject headings of emails 'Ticket Office Supervisor'

Please note your application will not be considered without a covering letter!