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Holiday Cottage Cleaner - Swanage

Employer
The National Trust
Location
Swanage, Dorset
Salary
9.60 per hour
Closing date
29 Mar 2023

Job Details

Holiday Cottage Cleaner - Swanage

Summary

We're looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our stunning holiday cottages on the Purbeck Estate! With no experience or CV required, please read on to find out more, and check how you would commute here before applying (BH19 3AA will give you our general location)

Hours: 6 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 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: £10.50 per hour

Duration: Permanent

Internally you will be known as 'Holidays Operation 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, click here to watch our video.

The cottage we plan to base you at is currently in Studland. This may change but it will be on the Purbeck Estate. To get an idea of the cottages you might be caring for, please visit: Holiday Cottages Near Swanage



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!
  • A driving licence and access to a vehicle to commute to our cottages




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

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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