Holidays Operation Assistant

7 days ago


Ambleside, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

We are looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our stunning holiday cottages in the north and central lakes.

**Hours**:6 hours per week. The main changeover days are a Friday and a Saturday, however, short breaks mean that changeover days can also fall on other days of the week, and you would have the opportunity to work other, additional hours if you are able to do so. We would like you to be available on both a Friday and a Saturday as bookings can come in for either day, but you will only work on one of those days in the week.

Rotas are issued in advance, and we try to accommodate other commitments where possible.

**Duration**:Permanent

**Salary**:£11.50 an hour

**Interview date**:TBC

Internally within the National Trust, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'.

We're currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2025.

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 change-over days, you’ll make sure that everything’s clean and prepared for our guests to arrive. This will include making sure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well presented and welcoming for our guests. We’d also like you to keep an eye out and report any repairs or odd jobs that need doing along with replacing any broken items from the store supplies.

Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for all teams and additional extensive measures 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 forNo experience is required, training will be provided
- We'd love to hear from you if you have a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm

The packageThe 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
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent p/t (6 hrs pw)



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