Housekeeping Team Member (Ref: POS015427)
Hours and Pay
Salary £24,027 per annum (pro rata)
Salary Band £10,001 to £20,000
Post Type Permanent
Hours Per Week Part time
Job and Application details
Categories Catering / Cleaning
Directorate N/A
Published Date 17/01/2025
Closing Date 02/02/2025
Hopetown Darlington opened is the region’s most exciting and newest visitor attraction. This ambitious project extends across a 7.5-acre site and encompasses a wagon themed play park, an immersive time travel experience ride, and a gallery to watch live engineering in action. In addition, visitors can enjoy touring exhibitions, a reimagined state of the art museum and entertaining festivals and events for the whole family.
A spacious café and shop are also part of this incredible site which is steeped in Darlington’s rail heritage and will offer a family day out like no other. The venue will attract upwards of 300,000 visits annually, of which up to 100,000 are expected to be from outside the region. Hopetown Darlington is seeking inspired and driven individuals who can bring personality, energy and enthusiasm to the team.
As part of the Housekeeping Team, you will take pride in keeping Hopetown Darlington a clean and well maintained venue. Flexibility to working hours and duties is essential, along with a positive and enthusiastic approach. You must have the ability to clean to a high standard, follow instruction and have confidence in all you do. This is a front facing role and you may be required on occasion to assist visitors where needed.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
* 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Flexi-time scheme
* Flexible working
* Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
* Staff equality forum
* Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Great wellbeing offer
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our “why work for us” internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Why Work for Us
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Employee Information Sheet.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Natalie Collins, Visitor Experience Manager on 07825016534.
General Information for Applicants:
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If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 405486 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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