Car Park Assistant X 2

Summary

Working within a bustling atmosphere as part of passionate team this role as a Car Park Assistant plays a core part in providing fantastic customer service.

The Hours: will be on a rota basis and will include weekend working. The number of days may vary from week to week, but we will try to offer you as much notice as possible.

Interview date: interviews provisionally planned for w/c 29 April.

What it's like to work here

 We are recruiting for two seasonal positions at Sandymouth, based in the National Trust Car Park. Sandymouth is a beautiful beach near Bude on the North Cornwall Coast. At low tide there are stretches of golden sand, backed by pebbles and high cliffs. It is also a popular point on those exploring the South West Coast Path.

Sandymouth is part of the wider National Trust North Cornwall property group, which runs from Holywell, nr Newquay, up to Morwenstow. On occasion there may also be opportunities to work at other nearby sites such as Pentire.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be working outside, meeting and greeting our visitors, providing help and guidance on where to park and may be required to sell parking tickets. You'll help to keep the Car Park and surrounding area in good order, and provide a courteous and informative service to our visitors.

You’ll also be responsible for answering queries and making sure visitors can find everything they need for their visit. When interacting with our customers, you’ll inform them of the amazing work we are doing and what their money is funding, promoting local projects or promoting our cause.

As this is an outdoors role, you'll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for

You’ll be:

• Helpful & Friendly

• Customer focused with a positive attitude

• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

• A team player, but also can work on your own initiative

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)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• 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

• Independent financial advice

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