Job Description

Join our passionate team of Storytellers, delivering talks and tours across different venues on property. You will deliver tours of the Apprentice House in costume to both school groups and public. You will engage visitors in conversations in Quarry Bank House and tell the stories of home in the Workers Cottage, as well as providing engaging experiences for our visitors across the property.

Interview Date:

Thursday 26th June 2025

Salary:

12.75 per hour

Duration:

Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2026

Hours:

306 hours across the contract. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the contract. Shifts will be based on the following working pattern:

Summer (June - October)

Week 1: Tuesday, Sunday


Week 2: Tuesday

Winter (November - February)

Week 1: Thursday


Week 2: Sunday


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.



What it's like to work here:Working in our Visitor Experience team, you'll work with a team of passionate and creative staff and volunteers at Quarry Bank.



This former cotton mill was built in 1784 and is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites. The busy estate hosts many schools' programmes and events, which help bring Quarry Bank's fascinating story to life. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.

What you'll be doing:Joining a team of passionate Storytellers, you will lead tours and talks across different venues on property, bringing to life the stories of those that lived and worked at Quarry Bank.


You will deliver to a variety of audiences, including our visiting school groups from our incredibly popular learning programme, both in character and in third person.


The role is dynamic and diverse, and is a key part of our core offer that thousands of visitors enjoy every year.



Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you're:
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

Fixed Term p/t (306 hrs py to 28/02/26)