Welcome & Service Team Member
The contract is part time and permanent, and the hourly rate is £13.25. There are 1170.00 hours available over the course of a year. The employer, National Trust, is a charity. You will be based at Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, which is an historic building or structure where the fabric and story of the building is the focus. It is located in Cambridgeshire.
Closing date 26-04-2026
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: 25837.5 Full time equivalent
Contract/duration: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: 1170 hours annually, which is roughly 3 day a week. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the year. You'll work more during our busier periods and less during quieter times. This role involves regular weekend shifts.
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. For this role you will need a valid UK Drivers licence.
Reporting to the Welcome Manager, you’ll be working as part of a brilliant team of 7 who take pride in welcoming every visitor with excellent customer service and knowledge of Anglesey Abbey. You’ll be talking to each visitor who comes in, providing them with a great first impression and setting their visit up for success. You'll be promoting the benefits of membership and helping to grow support for the National Trust.
Day to day, you’ll deliver a great all-round customer service experience. You’ll be on hand answering queries and listening 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.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
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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