We'd love to hear from you if 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.Holidays Cottage CleanerTo find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.Our cottages offer experiences that cannot be found elsewhere. We pride ourselves in our high presentation and cleaning standards, whilst maintaining our great compliance and safety records across our portfolio from two person cosy retreats to vast mansion houses. You would become part of our close knit, friendly and supportive Holidays Team here in Lizard & Penrose and West Cornwall working solo and as part of a team. On changeover days, you’ll make sure that everything’s pristine and ready for the next guests to arrive. This will include making sure the cottage is thoroughly cleaned, well-presented and welcoming. We’d also like you to keep an eye out for anything that’s not as it should be, and report any repairs or odd jobs that need doing. Good communication skills are essential. If you need to, you’ll also replace any broken items from the store supplies. Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for all teams, and extra measures are in place to protect staff.You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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.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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 14th June 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, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf 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.Equal Opportunities 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 processes 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. 176822IRC176822HelstonFixed Term p/t (until 05/07/27)Ends: Jun 14th 299.6 mi from LeedsWe’re looking for Holiday Cottage Cleaners to prepare our popular 12 holiday cottages stretching from Marconi's Wireless Cottage on Lizard Point to our rural farmstead Honor's House near Zennor. Not forgetting our manor house, Godolphin and the other wide variety of unique properties that are in our care. Our busy and unique cottages are available all year round with long and short breaks meaning that changeover days can fall on any day of the week except Sundays. We are looking for flexible people who are able to balance their workload around their personal life, and we will be as accommodating as possible with advanced rota's but there is always the possibility of a last minute booking being accepted.Salary: £12.75 per hourHours: Seasonal, flexible, weekends. This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts. Contract: Fixed term contract until 05-Jul-2027Internally within the National Trust, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'. 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.Lizard & Penrose, Helston, TR12 6DECompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour