Summary We are looking for two Holiday Cottage Cleaners to prepare our stunning holiday cottages on the Dudmaston Estate.
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 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 12 equal instalments over the year. You’ll work 234 hours per year, and on average, you’ll work 4.5 hours per week but again, this will be flexible depending on operational demand.
The main changeover days are Monday and Fridayhowever, short breaks mean that changeover days can also fall on other days of the week. Rotas are issued in advance, and we try to accommodate other commitments where possible.
Internally you will be known as ’Holidays Operation Assistant’

What it’s like to work here The holiday cottages that you’ll be looking after are Dudmaston Bunkhouse and 1 Sternsmill Cottage, which are situation in the stunning locations across the Dudmaston Estate.
Dudmaston Bunkhouse will be cleaned by a team of two Holiday Operation Assistants as it sleeps 16. 1 Sternsmill Cottage is a smaller property that sleeps 4 and is nestled near to the river Severn and is cleaned by one person.
1 Sternsmill Cottage Shropshire | National Trust
Dudmaston Bunkhouse Shropshire | National Trust
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 On change-over days, you’ll make sure that everything’s clean and prepared for our guests to arrive. This will include making sure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well presented and welcoming for our guests. We’d also like you to keep an eye out and report any repairs or odd jobs that need doing along with replacing any broken items from the store supplies.
Full Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) is provided for all teams and additional extensive measures in place to protect staff.
Please also read the full role profile, attached to this advert.

Who we’re looking for • no experience is required, training will be provided
• we’d love to hear from you if you have a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm

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)
•Tax-free childcare scheme
•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
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