Historic Site Storyteller & Tour Guide

National Trust; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Storyteller to join our team at Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow. You will deliver talks and tours across venues on the property, including the Apprentice House, Quarry Bank House, and the Workers Cottage, engaging school groups and the public in the stories of our sites.

You will work in a dynamic Visitor Experience team, wearing costume, and must be comfortable with engaging diverse audiences including children.

Qualifications

• Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet.
• A team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative.
• Well-organised and adaptable.
• Willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead tours and talks across different venues on property.
• Deliver tours of the Apprentice House in costume to school groups and the public.
• Engage visitors in conversations in Quarry Bank House and tell the stories of home in the Workers Cottage.

Skills

Great service

Team player

Well-organised

Willing to learn

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Storyteller to join our team at Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow. You will deliver talks and tours across venues on the property, including the Apprentice House, Quarry Bank House, and the Workers Cottage, engaging school groups and the public in the stories of our sites.

You will work in a dynamic Visitor Experience team, wearing costume, and must be comfortable with engaging diverse audiences including children.