We are looking for a new Welcome and Service Assistant to join the team at Tattershall Castle. Being a Welcome and Service Assistant for the National Trust is all about engaging with people and building connections. We aim to inspire and make sure our visitors have the best possible day when they come to visit. 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: £11.64 per hour Duration: Permanent contract Hours: 880 hours a year. 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 12 equal instalments over the year. Average of 22.5 hours a week, The role involves weekend working and working regularly during Bank Holidays and school holidays. During our winter hours, shifts are 6 hours and start at 9.30am, during our summer hours shifts are 7.5 hours and start at 9am. Interviews: Wednesday 18 th December 2024 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:Reporting to the Welcome Manager, you'll be part of a team of six working at Tattershall Castle welcoming visitors, setting them up for their day and aiding in our growing support effort for the National Trust. You'll also get involved in other presentation tasks on site, ensuring that Tattershall is clean, tidy and presentable on a daily basis. We have a brilliant programme of events all year round for our visitors and you'll help to support and deliver these and ensure our visitors enjoy their day. You'll also be working alongside our volunteer team who help with day-to-day visitor experience delivery and support with events too. Due to the nature of the role, regular weekend working and occasional evening work will be required. To learn more about our site please visit Tattershall Castle. What you'll be doing:Being the 'face of the place', you will 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. You’ll operate tills, complete membership forms, and aid in our efforts to fundraise and grow support for the National Trust. 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. Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you if you are: 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 packageThe 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 Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Permanent p/t (880 hrs py)