About this role
Summary We’re looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to join our team at Shute Barton, near Axminster, to prepare our popular holiday cottage for the arriving guests. Shute Barton is one of Devon’s most important old manor houses. It dates back to 1380 and now, after a major restoration, is an exclusive holiday home with historic significance. Internally, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Contract Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: You’ll work 4.5 hours per week (one shift). Shifts can take place on any day Monday to Saturday, typically between 10:00am/10:30am and 3:00pm. Bank holiday working may be required where there is a guest changeover. Changeovers are usually on Mondays and Fridays, although the day worked will depend on guest bookings and length of stay. Weekly rotas will be provided in advance by email.
Provisional Interview Date: Friday 9th October at Shute Barton
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it's like to work here To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.
What you'll be doing On changeover days, you’ll make sure that everything’s pristine and ready for the next guests to arrive. This will include making sure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well-presented and welcoming. We’d also like you to keep an eye out for anything that’s not as it should be, and report any repairs or odd jobs that need doing. If you need to, you’ll also replace any broken items from the store supplies.
Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for all teams, and extra measures are in place to protect staff.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're:
focused on giving great service to everyone you meeta team player, but also happy to work on your own initiativewell-organised and adaptablewilling to learn new skills. The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
•Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
•Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
•Rental deposit loan scheme
•Season ticket loan
•EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
•Flexible working whenever possible
•Employee assistance programme
•Free parking at most Trust places
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