Service Assistant x 4

Job Description

We’re looking for a small team of Service Assistants to join us at Chirk Castle and Gardens this summer.


Salary: £12.25


Contract/duration: Fixed Term to 7th of September 2025


Hours/working pattern/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. 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.


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Reporting to the Visitor Welcome Manager, you’ll be part of a team of the Welcome and Services Team working at Chirk Castle & Gardens.



The core part of your job is to give vital and positive support to your colleagues, wherever you’re needed, with a focus on greeting and helping visitors.

No two days will be the same. You can expect to meet many different people and gain experience in different visitor areas.

Most importantly, you’ll be talking to visitors, answering their questions and making sure they can find everything they need to enjoy their day.

You will be working as part our friendly team helping to welcome visitors, help to facilitate their visit and helping to deliver the summer of play experience at Chirk.

We’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 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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Pay and Terms
This position is full time, fixed term, and pays £12.25 hourly. You will be working for the National Trust at Chirk Castle and Garden in Wrexham.
Locations
You will be working for National Trust at Chirk Castle and Garden in Wrexham.
About The Employer
National Trust is a charity.