We have two seasonal vacancies for outgoing individuals who have a calm manner and enjoy engaging with people. As the ‘public face’ of the Town Council on the seafront and around the Town you will help us provide the best possible service we can to our customers You will promote the safe use of the seafront area and provide advice and guidance so that an enjoyable time can be had by everyone.  You will be the friendly face of the town and act as a mobile information service utilising our award-winning customer service approach. The role will include serving customers within the Information Centre, supporting the Market Attendant, patrolling the beach and undertaking seafront cleaning. A polite manner with experience in a customer facing role would be an advantage but really, we want people who have a passion for Swanage and can rise to meet the many challenges that make this an interesting and important role. The role will also provide lunchtime cover to the Beach Gardens ‘Tea on the Green’ kiosk serving teas and coffees and taking bookings for putting and tennis. All training will be provided.

Please note this is based on a variable hour’s contract and on days when the weather is poor you may not be required. The role will be required to work weekends and bank holidays. 

We are a highly successful team working on what we feel is the most amazing town and beach in the UK. While we provide our award-winning customer service, we also have lots of fun along the way.

Post 1 - Variable hours up to 28 hours per week – From 19th May to 6th September
Post 2 - Variable hours up to 21 hours per week – From 16th June to 6th September
Grade 2: SCP 2 - £12.65 per hour

If you want to join us for 2026 please contact us (details below) to see the Job Description, and Person Specification and to receive an application form.

Applications close: 10th April 2026 12 noon
Interview date: 21st April 2026

Swanage Town Council is an equal opportunities employer