Summary
As the public face of our properties, you'll provide a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the property, answer questions and make sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Salary: £11.64 per hour
Contract duration: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: 15 Hours a week spread across six days of operation, weekdays and weekends with occasional evening working.
What it's like to work here
Reporting to Welcome and Service Assistant Manager, you'll be part of a team of Welcome and Service Assistants working at the Back to Backs - Birmingham's last surviving court of Back to Back houses, once one of the most common forms of Housing in Birmingham.
You'll be based in our Visitor Reception, giving a warm welcome to all our visitors, ensuring they are booked in correctly, answering any enquiries clearly and efficiently and most of all ensuring they have an unforgettable visit! You will also have a key role in Growing Support for the Back to Backs - Supporting our Second Hand Bookshop, encouraging donations and memberships, and imparting the National Trust's cause to everyone who visits.
What you'll be doing
Day to day, you'll deliver a great all-round customer service experience. You'll be on hand answering queries and listen to what our visitors need so you can share the right information. Your role is to make sure our visitors have the best day they can. You'll have the chance to be involved in different aspects of the visitor experience including our Second Hand Bookshop and key property events - no two days are the same.
Great visitor experiences are in our nature, and we believe everyone should feel welcomed, appreciated and more engaged because of the excellent service you provide. This role would suit anyone with a passion for delivering great customer service.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service
- a team player, but also can work on your own initiative
- well organised and adaptable
- willing to learn new skills
- have a positive attitude
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
- 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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