Seasonal Visitor Experience Assistant

4 weeks ago


Ambleside, United Kingdom Wordsworth Grasmere Full time

**Fancy a Summer living and working in the Lake District?**

The Wordsworth Trust is looking for someone to deliver a fantastic visitor experience across all of our front-of-house visitor operations at Wordsworth Grasmere, our historic visitor attraction in the very heart of Wordsworth Country. This is a varied role, working across Dove Cottage, the Museum, Café, and Shop. You’ll receive appropriate training, free entry to events and exhibitions, access to our state-of-the-art library and archive and discounts in our Café and Shop. We can even offer affordable on-site accommodation, right in the heart of our historic hamlet.

37.5 (full-time) hours per week. Salary £11.44 per hour (if aged 21 and over - applicable NMW to under 21).

Generally 7.5 hours each day, 5 days out of 7 between 9am to 6.00pm. Weekend working will be required.

The Wordsworth Trust is looking for someone to deliver fantastic visitor experience across all of our front-of-house visitor operations at Wordsworth Grasmere, our historic visitor attraction in the very heart of Wordsworth Country. As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you’ll be responsible for welcoming all our many visitors to this special site, providing great customer care in our Café and Shop and encouraging engagement with Dove Cottage and the Museum.

In return you’ll receive excellent training, free access to events, exhibitions, access to our state-of -the-art library and archive and discounts in our Café and Shop. We can even offer affordable on-site accommodation, right in the heart of our historic hamlet.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2024
Expected start date: 14/06/2024



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