A vacancy has arisen for a casual Car Park Assistant to join us on a matchday at Vitality Stadium.

Title: Car Park Assistant (Casual) 
Reports to: Operations Director 
Location: Vitality Stadium, main and south car park
Contract Type: Casual Work        
Hours: Approx. 3 hours per matchday
Pay: £10.42 per hour

About AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth is a family and community club. We strive to deliver a professional, friendly and welcoming approach in all areas of the club. We pride ourselves on hard work, passion and togetherness.

Entering an exciting new chapter in its long and storied history, AFC Bournemouth is proud to retain its focus on family and community. Delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.

Since its takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe.

Off the field, there is a renewed focus on growth and we are looking to add to our car park assistant team on home matchdays.

Main Duties

• Provide a welcoming and professional first impression to matchday visitors at Vitality Stadium. 
• Proactively assist in directing guests to their allocated parking pre-match in a safe and efficient manner.
• Answer any guest/supporter questions, i.e. directions, facilities, etc. 
• As a casual worker you must adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club. 
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures. 
• Actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club. 

Matchday timings

Usually three hours prior to kick-off, but occasionally more. Post-match may be required at times. 

Key Knowledge

Familiarity with Vitality Stadium / matchdays is desirable, but instruction can be given together with supporter from exiting parking team members.

Person specification

The club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking, loyal, and respectful.

In addition, a smart appearance and desire to deliver an excellent experience to guests and supporters is required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@afcb.co.uk  by 14th September 2023.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We take our responsibility seriously, to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We actively encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities. 

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing jobs@afcb.co.uk. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application. 

Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard.

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