Storyteller

4 weeks ago

Wilmslow, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

Summary

Your role will be to provide an exceptional visitor experience through various styles of storytelling and guided tours. This storytelling will celebrates the property's 'Spirit of Place' and you will be able to connect and engage with audiences of all types and ages. You will be the face of our unique and bespoke experiences, bringing the story to life for our visitors. You will be apart of a team of Storytellers and volunteers who work across the multiple venues on the property.

This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year

Salary: £22,698

Contract: Fixed until July 2026

Interviews: 18th June

What it's like to work here

This former cotton mill was built in 1784 and is one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. The busy estate hosts many schools programmes and events, which help bring Quarry Bank’s fascinating story to life. New areas of the estate will shortly open to the public, creating additional project-based roles. This is an exciting opportunity to work in fast growing location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.

What you'll be doing

You will deliver guided tours and bespoke experiences with flare and theatre to both visitors and school groups, holding the space and engaging with a mix of audiences ensuring visitors have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. Working across the Apprentice House, Quarry Bank House and the Workers Cottage, you will deliver varying engaging talks and tours, sometimes in costume and delivering an in character tour to our visiting schools.

The working pattern is as follows:

Summer Hours - March - October:

Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday

Week B: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Winter Hours - November - February:

Week A: Saturday, Sunday

Week B: Thursday

Week C: Saturday, Sunday

Week D: Thursday

Who we're looking for

dynamic and engaging individual with a love for telling and presenting stories. great team worker, willing to be adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced visitor environment.  excellent people skills, a great ability to communicate with varying audiences a passion for the unique experience person-led interpretation can bring a visit.

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

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