Storyteller

Join our passionate team of Storytellers, delivering talks and tours across different venues on property.

Interview Date: Friday 25th October 2024

Salary: £11.64 an hour

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 26th February 2026

Hours: 1116 hours a year. This is an annualised contract, with the following working pattern:

Summer (March - October)

Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Week B: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Winter (November - February)

Week A: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Week B: Wednesday, Thursday

Please apply with CV and Covering Letter.

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. New areas of the estate will shortly open to the public, creating additional project-based roles. This is an exciting opportunity to work in fast growing location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.

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.

• dynamic and engaging individual with a love for telling and presenting stories.
• great team worker, willing to be adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced visitor environment. 
• excellent people skills, a great ability to communicate with varying audiences
• a passion for the unique experience person-led interpretation can bring a visit.

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 
• 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.