Holiday Cottage Cleaner 12.75 per hour

We're looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our popular holiday cottages in Biddenden and Sissinghurst. Internally, you will be known as a 'Holidays Operation Assistant'.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract Duration: Permanent

Working Hours: 5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Changeovers are generally on a Monday, Friday or Saturday between 10am and 4pm. However, due to short stays, they can be on any day of the week except Sunday. We prepare rotas at least one month.

Interview Dates: W/c 11th May

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.

Responsibilities

• On changeover days, you'll make sure that everything's pristine and ready for the next guests to arrive.
• Thoroughly clean, well present and welcome the cottage.
• Inspect for any items that are not as they should be and report repairs or odd jobs that need doing.
• Replace any broken items from the store supplies if necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Compliance with eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits & Package

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18).
• 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.

Location

National Trust place: Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2AB

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 process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff 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.

Application Information

Closing Date: 3rd May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.