Summary

The Hours: 780 annualised hours per year. Some weekend work will be required.  

You'll work roughly around 3 days a week in the summer and 2 days a week in the winter. Working hours will be discussed at interview as these will be based on the shops opening times. 

The Salary: Â£8.91 per hour / £6,950 per annum

Duration: Permanent

This role is an hourly paid, fixed term role. Wherever possible we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we’re looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We’d give you as much notice of this as possible.

What it's like to work here

Click here to find out more about the Retail operation here at the National Trust.

We are a property that has 2 retail shops; 1 outdoors working within our plant centre and 1 indoors in our retail shop which is based in the historic house on site.

What you'll be doing

With your love of working with people and desire to provide an excellent service, you’ll acknowledge, welcome and engage every visitor, offering them help and advice with their purchases. This means you’re always on hand to help and the shop is maintained to a high standard.

Please read the role profile attached.

Who we're looking for

• Helpful and friendly

• Customer focused with great communication skills

• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

- Some plant knowledge or an interest in plants

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

:Benefits for working at the National Trust include

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary