Guest-Ready Holiday Cottage Cleaner

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Holiday Cottage Cleaner (Holidays Operation Assistant) to prepare our Killerton Estate cottages near Exeter. This permanent, part-time role features a 5-hour weekly shift and an hourly rate of £12.75.

You’ll work independently, with shifts Mon–Sat and occasional bank holidays, and participate in an online assessment instead of a CV. Responsibilities include cleaning, presenting cottages for guests, and reporting repairs.

Qualifications

• Compliance with UK work eligibility.
• Willing to participate in online assessment as part of the application.
• Attention to guest service and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and prepare cottages between guest visits.
• Keep cottages welcoming and well-presented for new guests.
• Report repairs or issues and replace broken items from store as needed.
• Adhere to PPE requirements and safety procedures.

Skills

Service excellence

Team player

Well-organised

Willing to learn

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Holiday Cottage Cleaner (Holidays Operation Assistant) to prepare our Killerton Estate cottages near Exeter. This permanent, part-time role features a 5-hour weekly shift and an hourly rate of £12.75.

You’ll work independently, with shifts Mon–Sat and occasional bank holidays, and participate in an online assessment instead of a CV. Responsibilities include cleaning, presenting cottages for guests, and reporting repairs.