We’re looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our popular holiday cottages in Port Gaverne PL29 3SQ and Doyden PL29 3SU.
Due to the remote location of some our places, please consider how you might travel to work before you apply. Free parking is available at these cottages.
Hours/ working pattern: Part-time, 9.75 hours per week.
Changeover days typically fall on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays but flexibility is essential due to popular short breaks and late bookings which can come it at any time. On changeover days expect to start around 9:30am and finish 3:30pm, depending on what is required. Rotas are issued in advance, and we try to accommodate other commitments wherever possible.
Salary: £12.75 per hour.
Interviews Wednesday 5 th August.
Start Date early September, depending on availability
We are also recruiting for a Holidays Cottage Cleaner at Pentireglaze, PL27 6QY , click here to apply:- https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/#/vacancy-detail/178098
Internally within the National Trust, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'.
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
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.
In this role you will cover a variety of our cottages in the pretty fishing hamlet of Port Gaverne. You will also cover Doyden, which is where you will find Stable Cottage, Doyden Castle and the imposing Doyden House comprising four charming holiday apartments.
What you'll be doing:On changeover days, you’ll make sure that everything’s pristine and ready for the next guests to arrive. This will include making sure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well-presented and welcoming. We’d also like you to keep an eye out for anything that’s not as it should be, and report any repairs or odd jobs that need doing. If you need to, you’ll also replace any broken items from the store supplies. You may be working alone in one of our smaller cottages or as part of a team at one of our larger properties.
Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for all teams, and extra measures are in place to protect staff.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you're:
- focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
- a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
- well-organised and adaptable
- willing to learn new skills.
The packageThe 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
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- 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
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent p/t (9.75 hrs pw)
