Join our passionate team of Storytellers, delivering talks and tours across different venues on property. You'll deliver tours of the Apprentice House in costume to both school groups and public. You'll engage visitors in conversations in Quarry Bank House and tell the stories of home in the Workers Cottage.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Duration: 9 month fixed term contract
There are two contracts available, with different hours of work and working patterns. Please read the below information carefully as working patterns cannot be changed.
These roles are 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
Contract 1: 1116 hours per year
Summer (March - October). Week A: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Week B: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Winter (November - February). Week A: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Week B: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contract 2: 408 hours per year
Summer (March - October). Week A: Sunday. Week B: Monday, Tuesday
Winter (November - February). Week A: Thursday. Week B: Sunday
What it's like to work hereReporting to our Senior Visitor Experience Officer, you’ll work with a team of passionate and creative staff and volunteers at Quarry Bank.
This former cotton mill was built in 1784 and is one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. The busy estate hosts many schools’ programmes and events, which help bring Quarry Bank’s fascinating story to life. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.
What you'll be doingYou'll lead tours and talks across different venues on property, bringing to life the stories of those that lived and worked at Quarry Bank. You'll deliver to a variety of audiences, including our visiting school groups from our incredibly popular learning programme, both in character and in third person.
The role is dynamic and diverse, and is a key part of our core offer that thousands of visitors enjoy every year.
Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from 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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