Darlington Borough Council
Entertainment Assistant
Darlington DL1 5QT
Key information
- Pay
- £10,001 to £20,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Nov 2026
About this role
Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating memorable experiences for customers? Weand#39;re looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Entertainment Team at the Dolphin Centre.
In this varied and exciting role, youand#39;ll help provide a friendly, welcoming and enjoyable experience for our customers across a range of entertainment activities, including bowling, adventure golf and interactive darts.
Key responsibilities include
Taking bookings in person, over the telephone and through our booking systems
Assisting customers with enquiries and providing outstanding customer service
Processing payments and monitoring online bookings
Serving food and beverages, including alcoholic drinks
Ensuring activity areas are clean, safe and well-presented
Troubleshooting minor issues with bowling lanes, golf equipment and other activities
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our entertainment facilities
What weand#39;re looking for
Friendly, positive and customer-focused individuals
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
A flexible approach and willingness to work as part of a team
Candidates aged 18 or over (due to the sale and preparation of alcohol)
Availability to work evenings and weekends, when the majority of shifts take place
We offer a range of part-time contracts from 6 to 16 hours per week, providing flexibility to suit different circumstances.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and helping people have a great time, weand#39;d love to hear from you.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
General Information for Applicants
For detailed information about this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification within the Vacancy Information document. For an informal discussion, please contact helen.thomas@darlington.gov.uk
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.
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We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.