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Job Opportunities at Poole’s Cavern

Role: Poole’s Cavern & Visitor’s Centre Custodian (Weekends) Closing Date: Friday 19th May 2023

Buxton Civic Association are excited to announce that we are looking for someone to join our enthusiastic team at Poole’s Cavern Visitor’s Centre. We are seeking a keen candidate with a passion for history and heritage and great customer service for the role of Cavern & Visitor Centre Custodian. This role requires a diverse skill-set and willingness to learn on the job.

The primary role of the applicant will be to guide large parties through our 2 million year old limestone cavern. The nature of the role requires the applicant to be confident in public speaking, as well as comfortable in a cave environment. The role will also include front of house, shop stocking, cleaning and general maintenance, as well as opportunities to develop their skill set further.

• 3 day contract: Friday, Saturday & Sunday including public holidays.

• Summer & Winter Hours (9-17:30/9:30-16:00)

• Competitive Pay

• Holiday & Sick Pay

• Pension

• Discount in Shop

• Discount at Go Ape, Buxton

We are a small business owned & managed by a local charity, whose aim is to continue and progress Buxton’s community and heritage and maintain major woodlands around Buxton.

Our Visitor’s Centre is a hub for visitors with the café, cave tours and woodland walks. Applicants must be able to work in busy environments and share an interest in supporting and promoting the local area and the values of the BCA.


For more information or to apply, please email your CV to manager@poolescavern.co.uk

For more information or to apply, please email your CV to manager@poolescavern.co.uk