Storyteller
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.75 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, SK9 4LA |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | National Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | IRC164659 |
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Join our passionate team of Storytellers, delivering talks and tours across different venues on property. You will deliver tours of the Apprentice House in costume to both school groups and public. You will engage visitors in conversations in Quarry Bank House and tell the stories of home in the Workers Cottage, as well as providing engaging experiences for our visitors across the property.
Interview Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2026
Hours: 306 hours across the contract. 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 contract. Shifts will be based on the following working pattern:
Summer (June - October)
Week 1: Tuesday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday
Winter (November - February)
Week 1: Thursday
Week 2: Sunday
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
Working in our Visitor Experience team, you’ll work with a team of passionate and creative staff and volunteers at Quarry Bank.
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. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.
What you'll be doing
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.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you're:
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
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
Interview Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2026
Hours: 306 hours across the contract. 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 contract. Shifts will be based on the following working pattern:
Summer (June - October)
Week 1: Tuesday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday
Winter (November - February)
Week 1: Thursday
Week 2: Sunday
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
Working in our Visitor Experience team, you’ll work with a team of passionate and creative staff and volunteers at Quarry Bank.
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. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.
What you'll be doing
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.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you're:
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
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