Interpreter Guide

Interpreter Guide (Casual) (FAFI4112)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning Team at Tatton Park as Interpreter Guide. You will educate, inform, and entertain visitors of all ages to Tatton Park using a variety of means, in order to interpret and help them understand and appreciate the history, geography, ecology and management of the site.

The position is on 0 hours casual basis.

About you

You will conduct guided tours for adults and children and provide hands on or role play experiences for the children within the context of activities relating to the education curriculum or other learning programmes to support the delivery of education and learning services. Research and prepare various interpretative programmes in order that interpretation and learning visits are offered that are as accurate and authentic as possible. Conduct adult tours that involve describing, providing and interpreting information in order that visitors can appreciate and understand Tatton Park. Monitor and be vigilant at all times regarding all matters affecting collections, contents, and their use and its enjoyment by visitors and to ensure the safety and welfare of all visitors and the safety of all artefacts is maintained. Undertake such preparation, setting-up and cleaning duties as may be necessary to ensure the smooth running of the activity.

The successful candidate will have:

An enthusiastic and friendly outlook, keen to learn and enjoys working as part of a team. This role will suit you if you are able to inspire and engage people and help them learn in an interesting and enjoyable way. You will be an ambassador for Tatton Park, passionate about sharing its history and able to work outside year-round.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave -Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.