Retail Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free NT places for you

Season ticket loan

Holiday allowance 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust shop at Hinton Ampner is hiring a Retail Team Member to welcome visitors and help them make the most of their day. You’ll answer questions and promote how purchases support the Trust’s work.

The role includes a zero-hour contract with approximately six hours per week on a flexible schedule, including weekends and Bank Holidays; closing date 27 Sep 2026; interview in w/c 5 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Offer visitors help and advice with their shopping and provide excellent service.
• Create shop displays and keep the shop floor clean and organized.

Skills

Great service

Team player

Well-organised

Adaptable

Willing to learn

Job description

Summary

We’re looking for a Retail Team Member to welcome visitors to the National Trust shop at Hinton Ampner , to answer their questions and help them make the most of their day.

Salary: £12.75

Contract/duration: Fixed Term ending 30th June 2027

Hours/working pattern: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts. The vacancy is for approximately six hours on average per week, Mon-Fri. As this is a flexible contract, there will be opportunities to cover for sickness/leave, which include weekends and Bank Holidays. Working over Christmas/Easter is expected. The shop is open 11-5 April - November, 10-4 mid-November to Christmas Eve- the other two months 11-4 when average hours will be slightly less. The shop is closed for most of January.

Assessment: 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

To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Retail” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

What You'll Be Doing

As a member of the retail team, you’ll be offering visitors help and advice with their shopping. You’ll have high standards of presentation in the shop while providing excellent service to all customers. You’ll also be able to talk to them about how everything they buy helps to fund the work of the National Trust. Other duties may include arranging, receiving and unpacking deliveries, creating shop displays and working with others in the team to keep the shop floor clean and organised.

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

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National Trust place

Hinton Ampner, Bramdean, Alresford, SO24 0LA

Documents

Documents Retail Team Member - Career Level A1.pdf

Requirements

Requirements Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Interview Date: W/C 5th October 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.