Storyteller

Summary

We are looking for a Storyteller to join our Living History team. The role works as part of the Visitor Experience team at the property which interprets the Hall for visitors and helps to deliver a programme of events and activities.

This role is key in helping to ‘bring our place to life’. The role is a unique opportunity to engage people of all ages with what daily life was like in the 16th century.

Hours: 275 hours a year. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.

The post holder will work to ensure that we consistently offer our visitors the best experience on their day out and will be willing to work flexibly, with regular weekend and bank holiday working. There may be occasional evening working in this role too.

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £11.64 an hour

Interview date: Friday 24 January 2025

What it's like to work here

Little Moreton Hall, a timber-framed building, surrounded by a scenic moat, has defied logic for over 500 years and is still standing strong. Built to make a statement of their status by the Moreton family, Little Moreton Hall was constructed during the Tudor period, with the earliest part of the house begun in around 1504. Nestled at the back of the hall is the manicured knot garden, where we grow herbs and vegetables that the Tudors would have used for their cooking and medicines. We also grow produce, which we use locally on site in our tea-room and our pantry.

Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing

The successful applicant will be driven by people - you’ll need to work with a variety of internal and external colleagues and be motivated to deliver excellent customer service every day. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace on a busy property. You will exemplify the “warm and friendly” visitor-focused approach on which we pride ourselves, and you’ll share our enthusiasm and passion for the work we do.

We're looking for someone with experience of delivering talks and activities to visitors, who is happy to dress in Tudor costume and will enjoy interacting with people in this visitor facing role. An interest in exploring topics and learning new information to share with others will really help in this role.

Who we're looking for

• Dynamic and engaging individual with a love for telling and presenting stories.
• Great team worker, willing to be adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced visitor environment.
• Excellent people skills, a great ability to communicate with varying audiences
• A passion for the unique experience person-led interpretation can bring a visit.

The package

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
• 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

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Location: Congleton, GB

Posted Date: 1/8/2025