Summary
We are looking for a Holiday Cottage Caretaker to join our team, preparing our stunning 17 holiday cottages across the Isle of Wight. It is essential for you to be able to drive to access the cottages and mileage will be paid. As well as cleaning and preparing the cottage to a set National Trust standard, you will be required to complete basic compliance tasks, request supplies and manage linen stocks.
Hours: 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. Short breaks mean that changeover days fall Monday-Saturday. Rotas are issued in advance, and we try to accommodate other commitments where possible.
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Duration: Fixed Term
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.
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 places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- 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
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.