Welcome & Service Assistant x 2 - Dover

1 week ago


Dover, Kent, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time
Welcome & Service Assistant x 2 - Dover

Summary

As the public face of our properties, you'll provide a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the property, answer questions and make sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable visit.

Salary: £11.64 per hour

Contract/duration: This is a fixed-term contract until 31st October 2024

Hours/working pattern: You'll be working 15 hours per week, this will include working some weekends. There will be the potential for additional ad hoc hours.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Welcome & Service Assistant Manager, you'll be part of a small team working at The White Cliffs of Dover.

Your role will include working at the Langdon Cliffs Visitor Centre, helping with car parking at Wanstone and working with a team of experienced volunteers at Fan Bay, a complex of wartime tunnels accessed via a 125 step staircase.

What you'll be doing

Day to day, you'll deliver a great all-round customer service experience. You'll be on hand answering queries and listening to what our visitors need so you can share the right information. Your role is to make sure our visitors have the best day they can. You'll have the chance to be involved in different aspects of the visitor experience, from key property events to social media promotion - no two days are the same.

Great visitor experiences are in our nature, and we believe everyone should feel welcomed, appreciated and more engaged because of the excellent service you provide. This role would suit anyone with a passion for delivering great customer service.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great servicea team player, but also can work on your own initiativewell organised and adaptablewilling to learn new skillshave a positive attitude

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)
• Tax-free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

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