We’re looking for a Retail Team Member to welcome visitors to the National Trust Gallery at Cotehele to answer their questions and help them make the most of their day.
Salary: £11.50 per hour
This is our anticipated salary from 1st April but is subject to final confirmation following the Trust’s annual pay review process.
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025
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.
Hours to include weekends and bank holidays, but not evenings and no split 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.
What it's like to work here
Working alongside the Retail Manager, Team Leader and another two team members with the support of a large number of volunteers, you will work across both the main shop and the soon to open garden and plant sales shop which is new for 2025.
To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Retail” at the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
As a member of the retail team, you’ll be offering visitors help and advice with their shopping. You’ll have high standards of presentation in the shop while providing excellent service to all customers.
You’ll also be able to talk to them about how everything they buy helps to fund the work of the National Trust. Other duties may include arranging, receiving and unpacking deliveries, creating shop displays and working with others in the team to keep the shop floor clean and organised.
Who we're looking for
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 package
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