In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We have an exciting opportunity to lead a team of welcome staff & volunteers at the North Nottinghamshire portfolio. Working within a bustling atmosphere as part of a passionate team, you’ll play a core part in ensuring fantastic service is provided to our visitors, and that support is grown for our charity. You’ll be experienced in managing people and leading for outstanding visitor service.
You’ll work 30-hours per week. Your weekly working pattern will vary, working 4 days per week over a 7 day operational rota in conjunction with two other Welcome Managers. Your typical working day will be either 07:30 – 15:30 08:30 – 16:30. You’ll be required to work regular weekends and bank holidays on a sequential basis (approximately 1 in 3).
Internally you’ll be known as a Welcome Manager (Band 2).
What it’s like to work here
Clumber Park is the busiest pay‑for‑entry National Trust property across the charity, welcoming over 650,000 visitors annually. The office environment is vibrant and energetic; we are a close‑knit team and fully support each other in terms of wellbeing, progression, and opportunities. We’re also passionate about the cause of the National Trust and conservation across the portfolio.
The two properties cared for by our team could not be more different; Clumber Park, carved out of the ancient forest of Sherwood, is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. Find out more here: Clumber Park | Nottinghamshire | National Trust
Whereas Mr Straw’s House in Worksop is a modest semi‑detached house that has remained virtually unchanged since the Straws moved there in 1923. More information about this unique property can be found here: Mr Straw's House | Nottinghamshire | National Trust
What you’ll be doing
* You’ll share responsibility for the Visitor Welcome team with two other Welcome Managers.
* You’ll jointly be responsible for the safety and working practices of the team, including direct line management of 8 Welcome & Service Assistants and a team of volunteers.
* You’ll report to and work closely with the Visitor Operations Manager to help develop the site offer.
* You’ll lead on the day‑to‑day running of welcome operations, ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of service and visitor experience and using good judgement in line with National Trust guidelines and policies.
* From their initial welcome to written visitor feedback responses, you’ll ensure all communications with visitors are clear and consistent.
* You’ll use your strong communication skills to inspire and motivate the Welcome Team to grow support for the National Trust through membership recruitment, donations and low‑level giving.
* Behind the scenes, you’ll liaise with other departments to ensure a smooth, joined‑up approach to visitor operations, plan ahead, monitor and drive forward our Growing Support targets, and support the team administratively via rotas, timecards, performance management, and more.
* You’ll work as part of a rota to cover Duty Management responsibility for Mr Straw’s House; as the most senior person on site, you’ll lead and empower your team to respond to customer enquiries and site issues and be the face of the National Trust.
Who we’re looking for
Applications from redeployed employees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
* understanding of visitor experience and service leadership
* ability to support team management and development
* awareness of commercial considerations and financial performance
* knowledge of operational delivery and risk management
* experience in communication and stakeholder engagement
Criteria for all other applicants:
* experienced in visitor services, tourism, heritage or similar situations
* naturally curious about people, and motivated to give the highest standards of service
* highly organised
* a confident leader adept at managing financial performance
* up for a challenge, adaptable and responsive under pressure
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)
* 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
National Trust place
Clumber Park, Estate Office, Gardens House, Worksop, S80 3BE
Additional information
Closing Date: 8th February 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the ‘apply’ button in the top right hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, for example due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we’ll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.
EqualOpportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
EqualOpportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
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