An understanding of river navigationsBasic numeracy skillsAn ability to manage your own time effectivelyA people person, with a friendly attitude and great communication skills.Ability to operate locks and weir gates with an awareness of Health & Safety requirementsRelevant experience within countryside management / waterways sectorUse of small machinery (e.g. mower, strimmer) and a range of hand tools, maintaining high standards of property presentationLock KeeperThe Wey Navigations is one of the earliest river navigations in the country, opened in 1653. It is one of the National Trust’s more unusual properties and provides a glimpse into our industrial heritage. Today it still serves its original purpose – to convey boats from the River Thames to Guildford and Godalming. Reporting to the Head Lengthsperson, you’ll be part of the Lengthsperson Team and work from Thames Lock in Weybridge. You’ll work mostly on your own, joined on some days by volunteers, but you’ll be part of a larger team working towards the same goals. Click here for more information about this locationYou’ll ensure the safe operation of the lock, supervising all craft entering or leaving the Navigations, and maintain accurate records of craft passage, licence sales and receipts.You’ll keep the lock area tidy and presentable and ensure that visitor needs are met. Thames Lock is our incident coordination centre so you will need to be available 24hours a day whilst on duty to answer calls overnight and coordinate incident response. During the day you’ll be responsible for monitoring river levels and operating weir gates accordingly. 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 30 March 2025 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 161895IRC161895GuildfordPermanent p/t (22.5 hrs pw)Ends: Mar 30th 8735.2 km from El SalvadorAs the public face of the Navigations, you’ll provide a warm, friendly welcome, give information about the waterway and provide safe, efficient, passage through the lock.Salary: £12.24 per hourDuration: Permanent, part-timeHours: 1170pa. 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.The working pattern varies, starting at 9am and finishing at either 6.30pm or sunset, whichever is earlier. To include weekend and bank holiday working. Fewer hours will be worked in the winter. Set working days will be Thursday & Friday for 3 weeks; Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the fourth week. Interview date: Thursday 3rd AprilWey & Godalming Nav, Navigations Office and Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, GU1 4RRCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK13.74 per hour