Welcome & Service Team Member

Summary

The contract is full time for a fixed term, and the annual salary is £25,838. Your working time will be 37.50 hours each week. The employer, National Trust, is a charity. You will be based at Ickworth Estate, which is an estate, which could mean diversity in the role. Note some estates are far from public transport. It is located in Suffolk.

Closing date 12-04-2026

Job Description

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. We’re looking for someone to work within a bustling atmosphere who can engage with people and share their passion for the National Trust’s cause.

We are at our busiest when the public is as its leisure, please expect to work every other weekend and some national holidays.

Salary: £25,837.50 per annum

Contract/duration: Fixed Term until 25 April 2027

Hours/working pattern: Full time rota across 7 day a week opening

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.

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.

You'll be reporting to the Welcome Manager, as part of a team of ten Welcome & Service Team Member based at Ickworth Estate.

You'll be based at an entrance kiosk and Welcome Point, greeting visitors as they arrive and talking to them about what they can see and do at Ickworth Estate and how they can support our conservation work. You will mainly be outdoors. There will be training and development opportunities to grow your career in the National Trust.

Day to day, you’ll deliver a great all-round customer service experience. You’ll be on hand answering queries and listen to what our visitors need so you can share the right information. Your role is to make sure our visitors have the best day they can. You’ll have the chance to be involved in different aspects of the visitor experience, from key property events to social media promotion - no two days are the same. Great visitor experiences are in our nature, and we believe everyone should feel welcomed, appreciated and more engaged because of the excellent service you provide. This role would suit anyone with enthusiasm for delivering great customer service.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

  • 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 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 (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

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