Overview
We are looking for a Holidays Cottage Cleaner to clean and prepare our stunning holiday cottages in South East Cornwall near Polruan, specifically at Triggabrowne, Pont Pill and Lansallos. Your allocated cottage will be Fortescue Holiday Cottage, an upside-down 19th-century stone and slate barn in the traditional Cornish settlement of Triggabrowne. With wide farmland views, it’s a 15-minute walk from the rugged Cornish coastline and a scramble down to tiny beaches and coves. You will work flexibly across all 12 holiday cottages in the area to ensure that all bookings are covered.
Responsibilities
* Clean and prepare our holiday cottages to ensure guests have a welcoming and high-quality experience.
* Deliver great service to everyone you meet.
* Be a team player, but also able to work on your own initiative.
* Be well-organised and adaptable.
* Be willing to learn new skills.
* Work across all 12 cottages in the area as needed to cover bookings.
Hours, contract and pattern
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.
Our busiest days are Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Typical working days start at 9.30am and finish at 3.30pm.
Contract and salary
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30-Apr-2026
Salary: 12.25 per hour
About us and inclusivity
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.
Benefits
* 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
* 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
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