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Retail Team Member

National Trust
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2LN, England

Salary

£11.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The position is for a Retail Team Member at the National Trust, primarily working during peak times, including evenings and weekends, from November 22nd to January 1st, with a pay rate of £11.50 per hour.
  • Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, answering questions, providing shopping advice, and maintaining the shop's organization and displays.
  • Candidates should be customer-focused, adaptable, and willing to learn, with a positive attitude and ability to work both in a team and independently.
  • The role is part of a small team, reporting to the Retail Manager, and aims to engage customers with the stories of Belton and the National Trust.
  • No specific years of experience are mentioned, but a passion for customer service and retail is essential.
Summary

With your enthusiasm to provide a great service, you’ll welcome and talk to our visitors to the shop answering any questions they have.

This role is a peak time only role and does involves predominantly working regular evenings as well as weekends at our magical Christmas at Belton lights trail event which runs from 22nd November to 1st January (the property is closed on Christmas Day).

Salary: £11.50 per hour

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Retail Manager, you'll join a team made up of two staff, the Retail Manager, two Retail Team Leaders and 20 volunteers. You'll engage our customers with the diverse stories of Belton and the National Trust as a whole, bringing to life how our ranges reflect these stories.

To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Retail” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.

What you'll be doing As Retail Team Member you’ll offer customers help and shopping advice with their purchases. Other duties may include receiving, unpacking, and arranging deliveries, creating shop displays and working with other members of the team to keep the shop floor area clean and organised. This role would suit anyone with a passion for delivering great customer service and an interest in learning about retail.  Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

  • Customer focused with positive attitude
  • A team player, but also can work by yourself
  • 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)
  • Tax free childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
  • Independent financial advice
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