We are looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our stunning new holiday apartment in Durham. This location has amazing garden and city views, and you’ll reap the benefits of working in gorgeous surroundings. We are a friendly team and are immensely proud of our cottages and the standard we provide for our guests. You will be able to work independently or as part of a team, have an eye for detail, and great communication skills. You'll be looking after Garden Gate Apartment; to find out more about the apartment visit Garden Gate Apartment, Durham | National Trust

Please note:

·      This is a physical role involving lifting, bedmaking, climbing stairs, and being on your feet for 5 hours.

·      This is a permanent role and you must be available on Fridays between 10am and 3.00pm.

Come and work for the National Trust; you never know where it’ll take you!

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2023

The hours: 5 hours per week, the main changeover day being a Friday. However, short breaks mean that changeover days can also fall on other days of the week and you would have the opportunity to work additional hours if you are able to do so. There is no Sunday working. Rotas are issued in advance and we try to accommodate other commitments where possible.

The benefits:

• Generous paid annual leave allowance.
• Workwear provided.
• Free parking.
• Free entry to any National Trust property in England for you, a guest, and your children (under 18).
• Discounts in High Street stores, cinemas, National Trust properties and cafes.
• Company pension scheme
• Pay: Â£9.60 per hour / £2496 per annum
• Internally you will be known as Holidays Operations Assistant

What it's like to work here

To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust.

What you'll be doing

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.

Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for

• No experience is required, training will be provided

• We'd love to hear from you if you have a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm!

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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice