Welcome & Service Team Member
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Borrowdale, Bowe Barn, Keswick, CA12 5UP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC170819 |
Summary
You'll be joining one of the highest performing outdoor welcome teams in the country. The Lakes has led the way in helping people enjoy the outdoors for years.
Hours: 912 hours a year. 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.
3 days a week. Whilst it won’t be every weekend it is important to know that there is a high amount of weekend and bank holiday working. That’s when the most visitors are about and that’s when you can make the biggest impact.
If there are any questions about this role which I can answer, please do not hesitate to email me at
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
The successful candidate will join Anne and her team as the face of our organisation. We often say that a visitor may spend their whole day on National Trust land but never realise it. We aim to change that by engaging our visitors with a warm welcome and the ability to offer the advice that can turn a good day out into a great one.
The team has a lot of experience and will help train and develop you, and other newer members of the team can support you as they know what it is like working solo for the first time.
You'll work across multiple outdoor locations within the valleys of Borrowdale and Buttermere. As part of a wider team you'll also get the chance to experience areas such as Wasdale and Wordsworth House & Garden in Cockermouth.
What you'll be doing
This role would suit you if you care about the outdoors and want to help visitors get the most out of their visit and can look at the group in front of them and be able to put themselves in their shoes to make the right recommendations and offer the right advice.
Understanding the work we're doing to help keep the Lakes special for everyone and communicating that through stories to help the public understand who we are and what we do is a big part of the role. Growing support of the National Trust through membership is a big part of the job as it helps grow our supporter base and raises important funds to help deliver our conservation goals.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you're:
customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service
a team player, but also can work on your own initiative
well organised and adaptable
willing to learn new skills
have a positive attitude
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
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
Hours: 912 hours a year. 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.
3 days a week. Whilst it won’t be every weekend it is important to know that there is a high amount of weekend and bank holiday working. That’s when the most visitors are about and that’s when you can make the biggest impact.
If there are any questions about this role which I can answer, please do not hesitate to email me at
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
The successful candidate will join Anne and her team as the face of our organisation. We often say that a visitor may spend their whole day on National Trust land but never realise it. We aim to change that by engaging our visitors with a warm welcome and the ability to offer the advice that can turn a good day out into a great one.
The team has a lot of experience and will help train and develop you, and other newer members of the team can support you as they know what it is like working solo for the first time.
You'll work across multiple outdoor locations within the valleys of Borrowdale and Buttermere. As part of a wider team you'll also get the chance to experience areas such as Wasdale and Wordsworth House & Garden in Cockermouth.
What you'll be doing
This role would suit you if you care about the outdoors and want to help visitors get the most out of their visit and can look at the group in front of them and be able to put themselves in their shoes to make the right recommendations and offer the right advice.
Understanding the work we're doing to help keep the Lakes special for everyone and communicating that through stories to help the public understand who we are and what we do is a big part of the role. Growing support of the National Trust through membership is a big part of the job as it helps grow our supporter base and raises important funds to help deliver our conservation goals.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you're:
customer focused with an understanding of the importance of great service
a team player, but also can work on your own initiative
well organised and adaptable
willing to learn new skills
have a positive attitude
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
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