Outdoors Assistant at Formby National Trust - Closes Sunday 28th February

Feb 27, 20163 min read

National Trust place - Job Ref: IRC34240

Formby, Victoria Road, near Formby, Liverpool

Documents

rp_seasonal_outdoors_assistant_g11.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 28 February 2016

The Trust appoints on merit.
Short listing is carried out objectively by assessing the information you provide against the requirements of the job as set out in the vacancy details on our website. If you are short listed, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. We will also tell you if we need you to do anything else such as a skills test, presentation or a property visit. We only accept on-line applications. However, if you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the Recruitment Team at 0870 240 0274 (option 1) for assistance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at the National Trust. In reaching a decision we will take account of the nature of your work, the circumstances and background of the offence(s) and the time elapsed.
Summary

Do you love working with people from all ages and backgrounds? Can you provide service with a smile to our customers and campers, every day? Come and work with us in this beautiful location.

What it's like to work here

With dramatic sand dunes, glorious beach and coastal pinewoods, Formby is an ever-changing landscape. Home to red squirrels and prehistoric footprints, there are many coastal walks which bring visitors to the area, year round.

Click here for more information about this location

What you'll be doing

As an Outdoors Assistant, you’ll assist with the delivery of the day to day management and presentation of the outdoor and public areas at Formby. You'll provide a warm welcome to our visitors, answer any immediate questions, and generally give them the information they need to ensure they have an enjoyable and memorable visit. You'll ensure that all the visitor areas are kept to a high standard of presentations, ensuring the litter bins are regularly emptied, litter on the ground is cleared and any hazards are immediately reported to the Duty Ranger. You’ll work effectively alongside other team members, volunteers, local tenants and business partners of the National Trust in order to protect and enhance the Trust’s assets and reputation.

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

Who we're looking for

Our team believe that people deserve more than just ‘good service’ but an amazing experience they’ll never forget, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us.

You’ll need to have;

A can-do attitude
Genuine enthusiasm for working with people
Excellent customer service skills
A passion for the outdoors and nature
Ability to create and maintain good working relationships
A willingness to learn new skills
Ability to work well alone as well as in a team
Good understanding of the National Trust and what we do
The package

Looking after you

Looking after your career

Unique to Us

Health cash plan – from as little as £2.81 per month for you and your dependents
Pension contribution match up to 10%
EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership
Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
Develop your skills with an internal secondment
Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
Income protection due to illness
Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
20% off in our retail and catering outlets
Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking