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Holiday Cottage Cleaner - Low Newton-by-the-Sea

Employer
The National Trust
Location
Newtown, Powys
Salary
9.60 per hour
Closing date
7 Dec 2022

Job Details

Holiday Cottage Cleaner - Low Newton-by-the-Sea

Summary

The post is based at Low Newton by-the-Sea, 10 miles from Alnwick, on the Northumberland Coast. Postcode NE66 3EP

We are looking for two Holiday Cottage Cleaners to join our team that prepares our stunning holiday cottages at Low Newton. This location has amazing landscapes, fresh sea air, and you’ll reap the benefits of working in gorgeous surroundings. We are a small team and are immensely proud of our cottages and the standard we provide for our guests. You'll 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 three cottages at Low Newton – Risemoor Cottage, Lookout Cottage and Rockside Cottage – all of which are in close proximity. To find out more about the cottages visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays 

The role is permanent, and we'll need you to be available 10am and 3.00pm (there may be flexibility with the finish time) and you'll require your own transport as public transport is limited. Free parking is available.

If you have any questions about this role please contact: helen.law@nationaltrust.org.uk

Hours: 5 hours per week. The main changeover days being Friday and Saturday, however, short breaks mean that changeover days can also fall on other days of the week, and you would have the opportunity to work other, additional hours if you are able to do so.

Rotas are issued in advance, and we try to accommodate other commitments where possible.

Salary: £9.60 per hour

Duration: Permanent

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

URGENT VACANCY Immediate start! As this is an urgent role we will interview and possibly appoint whilst the vacancy is open, therefore we’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible.



What it's like to work here

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



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.

  • 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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Company

The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.

The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world.

Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust’s members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement.

The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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