Retail Team Member

Retail Team Member Newtownards, Northern Ireland

National Trust
Full Time Newtownards, Northern Ireland 10.5 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

The Hours: 200 hours Fixed Term from late April/early May until early September, average shift pattern is Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 12pm until 17pm. Weekend work required.

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 duration

The Salary: £10.50 per hour

Duration: Fixed Term

This seasonal position is primarily for our Garden Shop, and will involve working Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays during our peak season from late April/early May until start of September. A keen interest in gardening is essential for this role with a good basic knowledge of plants and horticulture. Our retail teams are at the front line of raising the funds we need to deliver our cause, whilst delivering an exceptional service for our visitors. Some of the plants we sell are grown on site and can be seen in our spectacular gardens. We also sell an array of stunning garden product ranges including ornaments, sculptures, pots, tools and books.


What it's like to work here: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:With your love of working with people and desire to provide an excellent service, you’ll acknowledge, welcome and engage every visitor, offering them help and advice with their purchases. This means you’re always on hand to help and the shop is maintained to a high standard.


  • Helpful and friendly
  • Customer focused with great communication skills
  • Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

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)
  • 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


Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (200 hrs py to 03/09/23)

Retail Team Member
National Trust

www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk
Swindon, United Kingdom
Tim Parker
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1895
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Porter
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Lisburn, Northern Ireland 11.39 GBP HOURLY Today

Your work will be on a shift basis, providing frontline supervision, dealing with daily operational developments including supervision of facility users,

Relief Pharmacy Manager
Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Edinburgh, Scotland Today

As this role involves frequent travel a car driver with a full clean licence is essential. A competitive salary, travel expenses, bonus, pension, staff discount

Information Security Consultant
Allianz UK Bournemouth, England 47831 - 56000 GBP ANNUAL Today

A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet. Collaborate with project and business teams to complete threat and risk

New Product Development (NPD) Technologist
Cutter and Squidge Ltd Brentford, England 30000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Hands on kitchen concept work to develop new products as well as upgrade existing recipes and troubleshooting product issues based on customer complaints,

Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Sodexo Birmingham, England 11.4 GBP HOURLY Today

A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo. Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing