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May

25 -
May

30

Event Staff – Longleat’s Close Encounters 2026

Pay

£15.21 per hour (£13.57 + £1.64 holiday pay)

Location

Longleat Safari Park, Warminster BA12 7JS

Available Roles

Event Staff

Shift Info

10:30 - 17:30 (approx)

Location: Longleat Safari Park, Warminster BA12 7JS

Dates: Monday 25th May – Saturday 30th May 2026

Event Type: Multiple Day Event (No Camping)

Shifts: 10:30 – 17:30 (approx)

Rate of pay: £15.21 per hour (£13.57 + £1.64 holiday pay)

About: Longleat’s Close Encounters is an exclusive birds of prey show, featuring much-loved keepers and birds of all shapes and sizes. Learn about the speed, stamina and unique adaptations of our feathery line-up as they take to the skies above you.

More information here: https://www.longleat.co.uk/events/close-encounters-live

Shift Dates: The event will be running over the following dates:

25th May – 27th May 

29th May – 30th May

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Event Staff team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, enjoyment, and smooth operation of the experience. Our team will be there to meet and greet the visitors, and enhance their experience.

Some of these positions may be outside, and some may be inside, so you will need to come prepared for sun / rain in appropriate clothing.

Skills and Experience:

  • You must have previous customer service, events or similar experience
  • Enthusiastic, polite and super confident
  • A loud voice will be handy
  • A good level of spoken English
  • A love of working in the great outdoors!

Candidate requirements:

  • You must be a UK resident or have the right to work in the UK
  • You must be able to provide at least two references from previous employers

Steps to apply:

  • Existing staff – Please login and apply via your profile
  • New staff – Please register on our staffing portal and create a profile to submit an application
  • Take a look at our FAQ’s to answer any questions you might have!