We'd love to hear from you if you’re: 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 Welcome ManagerIlam and Dovedale welcome over half a million visitors each year. Our visitors want a wide variety of things from their visit, from bird watching to high quality time with the family, bringing diversity to the role of the Welcome Manager in helping each and every person enjoy their time with us. The site can be busy during peak season, presenting opportunities to engage a large number of people in one of the most stunning areas of the Peak District. On quieter days, there is a chance to have those longer, in-depth conversations with visitors, connecting them to our work in the wider landscape and growing support for our cause. It's always vibrant and varied, with the Welcome Manager role being key in leading the way we engage with visitors on a day to day basis.You’ll lead and manage our team of welcome and service assistants and volunteers. You’ll be responsible for making sure that day-to-day operations run smoothly in the all-important welcome area. You’ll inspire and care for your team, encouraging them to give the highest standards of service and to help grow our charitable income. You and your team will be focused on helping everyone you meet to have their best possible day, whatever it takes.You’ll be using good judgement and decision making to lead from the front, in line with National Trust guidelines, values and policies.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: 7th 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. 176182IRC176182AshbournePermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Jun 7th We’re looking for someone with a gift for helping everyone to feel welcome to join us as a Welcome Manager at Ilam and Dovedale, leading our small but vital welcome team.Internally you'll be known as a 'Welcome Manager (Band 1)'.White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2AZCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK27,612 pa