Holiday Cottage Cleaner

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Opportunity for additional hours

Job summary

The National Trust is recruiting two Holiday Cottage Cleaners to prepare our newly opened Wray Castle House at Low Wray near Ambleside. You’ll be known internally as a Holidays Operation Assistant, working 12 hours per week with Friday, Saturday and Monday changeovers between 10:00 and 16:00, with some flexibility and the possibility of extra hours.

This permanent on-site role includes full PPE and an online assessment in place of a CV.

Responsibilities

• On change-over days, you’ll ensure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well-presented and welcoming for guests.
• Keep an eye out and report any repairs or odd jobs; replace broken items from store supplies.

Job description

We are looking for two Holiday Cottage Cleaners to prepare our newly opened holiday cottage - Wray Castle House - at Low Wray, near Ambleside. Internally, you'll be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'

Salary: £15.75 per hour (please note this is inclusive of a £3 per hour reviewable market supplement)

Contract Duration: Permanent

Working Pattern: You'll work 12 hours per week. The main changeover days are Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, although short breaks mean that changeovers can sometimes take place on other days of the week. We don't work Sundays, and rotas are provided in advance. You'll need to be available between 10.00am and 4.00pm, although there may be some flexibility around finishing times if you have other commitments. Free parking is available, and there will be the opportunity to work additional hours.

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

Set in the grounds of Wray Castle, with views across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells, this is a unique opportunity to work in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations.

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.

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Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• 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

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)

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

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.

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.