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 Operation AssistantTo find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video.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. 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: 26 April 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. 174328IRC174328MorpethPermanent p/t (6 hrs pw)Ends: Apr 26th Holiday Cottage Cleaner required for Wallington Holiday Cottages.The post is based at Wallington with the cottages located on the main estate and within the countryside around. Wallington is a 13 mile/20 minute drive from Rothbury, 12 miles/25 minutes from Morpeth and 12 miles/20 minutes drive from Ponteland.Holidays in the north east continue to be very popular all year round and our cottages at Wallington are five busy historic places, with high levels of occupancy and many returning guests. The cottages around Wallington are set in a location with amazing landscapes and history, and you’ll reap the benefits of working in gorgeous surroundings. We are a small team and are immensely proud of our cottages and the standard we provide for our guests. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team; having an eye for detail and great communication skills are always an advantage.An interview day is scheduled for Tuesday 5 May, please make yourself available this day and we will contact you with an interview time if you are successful at getting to interview stage.The role is 6 hours per week. The main changeover days are Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, however, short breaks mean that changeover days can also fall on other days of the week, and you would have the opportunity to work additional hours at the cottages or in some of our other wonderful locations across the north east. We don’t work Sundays. Rotas are issued in advance. You’ll need to be available between 10am and 4pm (there will be flexibility with the finish time if the applicant has commitments) and free parking is available if you drive.Immediate start available and full induction and training is given. Internally you'll be known as 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.Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth, NE61 4ARCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour