Come and work with us in the grass...
Whitlingham Broad Campsite is a family run campsite located in the Broads national park and on the edge of Norwich city. With camping pitches and glamping options, set in the beautiful Whitlingham Country Park, we offer a simple relaxed atmosphere to enjoy the great outdoors.
We recruit seasonal general assistants who can help with the daily running of the site over the busy summer season from May to September every year. We are looking for lively and energetic individuals who enjoy working a varied day in all weathers and reaping the benefits of being in a countryside setting
We recruit seasonal general assistants who can help with the daily running of the site over the busy summer season from May to September every year. We are looking for lively and energetic individuals who enjoy working a varied day in all weathers and reaping the benefits of being in a countryside setting
Applications open until Mid May - roles Start May and July
Details of how to apply are below. All roles require weekend working. Start and End dates can be flexible when agreed in advance.
Pay Rate: National Living Wage
No two working days will be the same but the basic job is to help our guests to enjoy their holiday. Tasks will range from providing a friendly face and local knowledge in our reception, checking people in, offering help and dealing with shop sales and restocking, Housekeeping/cleaning in our accommodations for changeover days to cleaning the toilet and shower block, stacking wood, mowing the grass and general maintenance of the grounds and site. If you're like us and love fresh air and helping campers and glampers enjoy their holiday, then this could be just what you're looking for.
The job can be quite physical, sometimes stressful, you need to be prepared to work hard but it will also be fun! You will be provided with all the training you need and the site owners will usually be on hand. The working shifts may vary, and extra (paid) hours may be required at short notice; but we’ll always do our best to let you know of any changes as far in advance as possible.
Job Tasks:
Person Specification:
Application procedures:
Please apply by email to [email protected]. Please take the time to tell us a little bit about yourself and which role you are applying for with a covering email and attach a C.V. Please feel free to ask any questions you have. Please note you must be available to work for the whole period as stated.
Pay Rate: National Living Wage
- General assistant – 15 hours contract - more hours will be available working 3-7hr shifts between 8.00am - 8pm - 5 days out of 7, temp contract starting ad hoc hours and then mid July 2026 and working until early September. National Living Wage.
- General assistant (2 positions)– 20/25 hours per week contract, more hours will be available, working 3-7hr shifts between 8.00am - 8.30pm, temp contract starting May 2026 until Early September. Weekend work may also be available from June to contract start.
No two working days will be the same but the basic job is to help our guests to enjoy their holiday. Tasks will range from providing a friendly face and local knowledge in our reception, checking people in, offering help and dealing with shop sales and restocking, Housekeeping/cleaning in our accommodations for changeover days to cleaning the toilet and shower block, stacking wood, mowing the grass and general maintenance of the grounds and site. If you're like us and love fresh air and helping campers and glampers enjoy their holiday, then this could be just what you're looking for.
The job can be quite physical, sometimes stressful, you need to be prepared to work hard but it will also be fun! You will be provided with all the training you need and the site owners will usually be on hand. The working shifts may vary, and extra (paid) hours may be required at short notice; but we’ll always do our best to let you know of any changes as far in advance as possible.
Job Tasks:
- Reception, shop and customer service, inc checking in guests and taking bookings onsite booking and queries - provide tourist information. taking cash and card payments
- Cleaning of toilet and shower facilities
- Working on own and as part of a team to time pressures
- Cleaning, housekeeping and general maintenance of glamping accommodations - changing beds etc. prioritising daily tasks
- General maintenance, grass mowing (ride on) and groundwork etc
- Accepting deliveries, restocking
Person Specification:
- school leavers or those on study leave welcome to apply
- Must be adaptable and flexible with the energy to maintain a positive outlook to greet our customers with. Good time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and on own are essential.
- Previous housekeeping/cleaning skills desirable
- Good all round skills, esp customer service with the willingness to learn on the job,
- Basic computing/maths skills to use a bespoke system/digital till required
- Good knowledge of The Broads, Norwich and surrounding areas desirable
- General DIY skills desirable (but not essential!)
Application procedures:
Please apply by email to [email protected]. Please take the time to tell us a little bit about yourself and which role you are applying for with a covering email and attach a C.V. Please feel free to ask any questions you have. Please note you must be available to work for the whole period as stated.
