Service Assistant
The contract is part time and for a fixed term, and the hourly rate is £12.75. The employer, National Trust, is a charity. You will be based at Hidcote, which is mostly open to the air, so while the role may based inside you may have to go outside in the course of your duties. It is located in Gloucestershire.
Closing date 26-04-2026
We’re looking for a Service Team Member to join us at Hidcote to support our busy teams across visitor operations. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll help us meet targets, solve problems, and deliver great service.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours/ working pattern: Seasonal, flexible, weekends. This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31-Oct-2026
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.
Reporting to the Welcome Manager, you’ll be part of a team of staff and volunteers.
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’ll work with the Welcome Team, helping us to provide great service. Tasks will include welcoming visitors to the site in the car park and ensuring cars and coaches are parked safely. Helping to keep the garden, car park and site free from litter, assisting with deliveries and helping out other departments as and when needed. This is an incredibly varied and outdoor based role.
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 (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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