Summary
With your love of working with people and desire to provide a great service, you’ll welcome and talk to our visitors to the shop/outlet answering any questions they have.
Salary: 10.50 phContract Permanent. Hours/working patterns: Will be based on the needs of the property, on average 1-2 days a week. must be flexible to work weekends.
What it's like to work here
You’ll be working at one of the country’s most iconic gardens set in the beautiful countryside of the Norths Cotswolds. You’ll be part of a large Retail Team of staff and volunteers who work in two sites on the property. Our Plant Centre is one of the largest in the National Trust and our shop is ideally situated in the garden. We are a busy property and every day is different from the next one. If you can talk to and engage with our visitors and tell stories of our products and want to be part of an experienced and enthusiastic team, then this could be just what you are looking for.
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What you'll be doing
As Retail Team Member you’ll offer customers help and shopping advice with their purchases. Other duties may include receiving, unpacking, and arranging deliveries, creating shop displays and working with other members of the team to keep the shop floor area clean and organised. This role would suit anyone with a passion for delivering great customer service and an interest in learning about retail.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- customer focused with positive attitude
- a team player, but also can work by yourself
- 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)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
- Independent financial advice