Welcome & Service Assistant

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: £12.75/hour

Contract/duration: 9 month, fixed term contract

Hours/working pattern: 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. We’d give you as much notice of this as possible.

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:“Wow!” “What an amazing place!” Just the sort of reactions we love. You’ll love hearing them too, as you help visitors to enjoy a brilliant day out at Winkworth Arboretum. Working as part of a small team, you’ll welcome visitors as they arrive and help them to get the most from their visit.

We are looking to recruit a Welcome & Service Assistant whose main role will be to promote support for the National Trust. Most importantly, you’ll be welcoming our visitors so warmly that they feel like guests as they arrive and friends by the time they leave.

This role is based at Winkworth Arboretum in Godalming, Surrey.

Who we're looking forWe'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 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

• 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