Campsite Assistant

Summary

We’re looking for a Campsite Assistant to join us at Great Langdale Campsite. This role is all about making sure that people have their best possible experience of an outdoor holiday with the National Trust.

Internally, within the National Trust, you'll be known as an ‘Outdoors Holidays Operations Assistant’.

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Contract Duration: Fixed term until 28th February 2029

Working Pattern: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we?can’t?guarantee a set number of hours each week.?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. Although not guaranteed, we expect to offer up to five shifts per week (37.5 hours total), with a mix of early and late shifts. The earliest start time is 7:00am and the latest finish is 9:30pm. Shift patterns will vary depending on business needs, and are likely to include Bank Holidays and weekends.

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

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 help to keep the campsite and bunkhouse clean, well-maintained and welcoming for all guests. This includes practical tasks like cleaning and basic maintenance, reporting any repairs needed and generally being a friendly contact for everyone staying here.

You’ll be greeting people, helping with their bookings and dealing helpfully with their enquiries or complaints. You’ll also help to run the campsite shop when needed. Everything you do day-to-day will make a big difference to someone’s holiday, and help to make things run smoothly and to the standard that guests expect from the National Trust.

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 for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• happy to work in all weather conditions, as this is an outdoor role
• 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 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)

•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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.