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 skillsHoliday Cottage CleanerYou'll be cleaning and preparing to a high standard at the three newly refurbished holiday homes (Nightjar, Stonechat and Woodlark) at Dunwich Heath and Bridge Farm Cottage, located in Dunwich village. Please see the National Trust holidays website for information about the four holiday homes here: Holidays & short breaks UK | 2022 & 2023 | National Trust.There is also a possibility of work at other cottages we manage in surrounding areas on a cover basis if you are interested. Because the cottages are in rural areas, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before you apply for this job.It’s the details that make you a brilliant cleaner.On changeover days you will prepare the holiday homes in readiness for guests to arrive, ensuring that you clean throughout to the highest standard including making up all beds. We also like you to keep an eye out for any repairs or odd jobs that need doing and report these in time for them to be fixed prior to guest arrival.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. Important noticeIn line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.Closing Date: 15th March 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. 172301IRC172301SaxmundhamPermanent p/t (5 hrs pw)Ends: Mar 15th 91.7 mi from undefinedAs a Holiday Cottage Cleaner, this role could not be more important in ensuring our guests are provided with the perfect stay from the moment they arrive. You will be joining a small but excellent team to deliver this.The role is advertised as permanent and 5 hours a week but with regular overtime available. With all year-round work, the regular changeover days do not always fall on the same days and will include Saturdays on a rota basis. Sunday work however is not expected. Rotas are issued in advance, and we try to accommodate other commitments where possible.Salary: £12.25 per hour - we’re currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2026. Internally you'll 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.Dunwich Heath, Minsmere Road, Saxmundham, IP17 3DJCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.25 per hour