Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Dover Castle working 20 hours per week.
No history background? No problem. What is important to us is a passion for people and excellent customer service. You will enjoy working with others as part of a team and understand what makes excellent customer service to deliver an engaging visitor experience to a diverse audience.
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[Include for singleton sites or sites where the VA will conduct Discovery Visits ONLY] Please note; due to the responsibilities and requirements of this role, successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic DBS check, any employment offer will be contingent on this.
By joining us as a [ENTER SITE NAME] Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.
It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. (WEEKENDS / BANK HOLIDAYS – Delete or keep in “You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview”)
Interviews will be held on [date/in the week commencing] delete as applicable – [on MS Teams]/at [location name].
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact [Recruiting Manager Name], [Recruiting Manager Job Title], on [contact Email Address and/or telephone number.) No agencies please.