Contract Welcome & Service Assistant x2 at National Trust
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As the Welcome & Service Assistant, it’s your role to ensure that every aspect of our visitor’s experience is going to be a delight!
What it’s like to work here:Avebury is a complex, and very special place. It is a World Heritage Site covering more than 6,000 years of history. At its heart, is Europe’s largest megalithic stone circle which attracts people from all over the world. There is also an on-site museum displaying archaeological finds and explaining the history of the site, a sixteenth-century manor house and a six-acre Edwardian garden, a National Trust shop, the Circles Restaurant, plus a holiday cottage, a variety of tenanted properties, and farms set in and around the village itself. All this within a designated World Heritage Site!
For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury
What you’ll be doing:As the largest conservation charity in Europe we work hard to raise funds, so that we can continue to care for all the heritage in our trust. Visitors are a vital part of what we do, so you’ll be responsible for ensuring that you provide an excellent service to all our visitors. You’ll also be responsible for answering queries and making sure visitors can find everything they need for their visit.
When interacting with our visitors, you’ll inform them of the amazing work we are doing and what their money is funding, promoting local projects or our national strategy. You’ll be happy working alone, outdoors and on your feet in all weathers, and have a flexible attitude to moving between sites. You’ll identify tasks, prioritise your time and check in with the team. You’ll be conscientious and take pride in looking after the daily operation and presentation of the place you work each day.
Who we’re looking forWe’d love to hear from you, if this sounds like you:
- Ability to work in a team – flexible and adaptable
- Well organised and able to work with minimum supervision
- Helpful & friendly
- Customer focused with a positive attitude
- Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
- An understanding of the importance of great service
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)
- 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
Location :Marlborough
Closing Date :Apr 2nd
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