Job Description

This role is all about high standards, care and attention to detail. We're looking for a Holiday Cottage Supervisor to take the lead in presenting and looking after the National Trust's holiday cottages beside the coast at Burnham Overy, Staithe. The working pattern will be

4 days per week

including Friday, Mon, Thurs and another flexible day - occasionally this may be a Saturday.


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.


Internally this role is known as Holidays Operation Team Leader.



What it's like to work here:To find out more about what it's like to work within "Holidays" at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.



What you'll be doing:You'll be focused on making sure that our operations are compliant with health and safety. You'll be familiar with working to risk assessments, COSHH procedures, accident reporting and fire safety. You'll help to coordinate maintenance work and repairs, making sure our cottages look their best for our guests, and that all our guest materials are up to date and in good order, plus assisting with updating the cottage interiors and refurbishment plans.


You'll work with the Holidays Manager and the Holidays Assistant Manager in the area to provide a service that's efficient, effective and flexible. You'll be ensuring there's cover for changeovers and that we always meet our high standards in line with our Holidays changeover guide.


The role may also include helping with changeovers in cottages, and will involve some cleaning cover when needed to support the Norfolk Coast team.


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:


able to lead, support and develop a team confident in dealing with all kinds of situations, including complaints focused on giving great service to everyone you meet a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative well-organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills.

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 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 (21 hrs pw)