Holiday Cottage Cleaner

National-Trust; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our Craflwyn Estate cottages in Beddgelert, North Wales. The role operates from Craflwyn Hall with eight cottages behind it, internally titled Holidays Operation Assistant.

The position offers a permanent contract, 5 hours per week, and a pay rate of £12.75 per hour. You will complete an online assessment instead of submitting a CV, to help us evaluate fit for the role.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Focus on delivering excellent service to guests.
• Team player who can also work on own initiative.
• Well-organised and adaptable; willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• On changeover days, ensure cottages are pristine, well-presented and welcoming.
• Check for any repairs or odd jobs and report them as needed.
• Replace broken items from store supplies if required; follow PPE protocol.
• Support a safe, efficient, and tidy environment for guests.

Job description

We’re looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our popular holiday cottages on the Craflwyn Estate in Beddgelert, North Wales. The position will be based at Craflwyn Hall and the 8 cottages located behind it. Internally within the National Trust, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract Duration:Permanent

Working Pattern: You'll work 5 hours per week, either on a Monday or a Friday.

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.

Summary

We’re looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our popular holiday cottages on the Craflwyn Estate in Beddgelert, North Wales. The position will be based at Craflwyn Hall and the 8 cottages located behind it. Internally within the National Trust, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract Duration:Permanent

Working Pattern: You'll work 5 hours per week, either on a Monday or a Friday.

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.

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What you'll be doing

On changeover days, you’ll make sure that everything’s pristine and ready for the next guests to arrive. This will include making sure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well-presented and welcoming. We’d also like you to keep an eye out for anything that’s not as it should be, and report any repairs or odd jobs that need doing. If you need to, you’ll also replace any broken items from the store supplies. Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for all teams, and extra measures are 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 for

• 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)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• 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.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places

National Trust place

Craflwyn, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, LL55 4NG

Documents

• IRC181060 - Glanhawr Bythynnod Gwyliau.docx
• Glanhawr Bythynnod Gwyliau.docx
• Holidays Operation Assistant - Career Level A1 (1).pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 15November 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.