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We're looking for a Facilities Assistant at Little Moreton Hall to help keep the whole place in good condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit. This role is all about using your practical skills and attention to detail to look after a place that people love. Internally, you'll be known as a 'Facilities Assistant / Handy Person'.

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Contract Duration: Permanent

Working Pattern: You'll work 15 hours per week, typically worked across 3/4 days out of 7, including weekends and Bank Holidays. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible.

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.

Interviews will take place on Friday 13th November at Little Moreton Hall.

What it's like to work here:Little Moreton Hall, a timber-framed building, surrounded by a scenic moat, has defied logic for over 500 years and is still standing strong. Built to make a statement of their status by the Moreton family, Little Moreton Hall was constructed during the Tudor period, with the earliest part of the house begun in around 1504. Nestled at the back of the hall is the manicured knot garden, where we grow herbs and vegetables that the Tudors would have used for their cooking and medicines. We also grow produce, which we use locally on site in our tea-room and our pantry.

What you'll be doing:In this role, you’ll help with the day-to-day presentation of the National Trust’s buildings and outdoor spaces. You’ll be turning your hand to all sorts of cleaning and minor bits of maintenance (including cleaning drains/gutters, painting and repairs) and making sure that all our facilities are kept in good working order. You'll also be asked to help with some manual work such as unloading deliveries and moving outdoor furniture.

Duties such as cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking, both inside and outdoors form a core part of this role. You’ll be aiming for the highest standards of customer service everywhere you look after, and this includes speaking to people as they visit and helping them with any queries. You’ll also help other teams if they need extra support.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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're:

• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• comfortable using tools and equipment
• well-organised and adaptable
• willing to learn new skills
• comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way.

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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

• 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 (15 hrs pw)