Visitor Services Supervisor
Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland
Salary: £26,884 - £28,684 pro-rata, per annum
Location: The Hill House
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for the Line Management of the Visitor Services Team and Volunteers
Responsibility for the sites opening and closing procedures.
Sharing the benefits of Membership with ticket holders and always actively looking at innovative and interesting ways to encourage Membership recruitment. Actively promote the work of the NTS and the value of NTS membership to existing and potential members.
Ensure the highest level of customer service and overall visitor experience.
Responsibility for coordinating Travel Trade groups and private tours of the property.
Maximise visitor enjoyment by demonstrating an understanding of the property through engaging visitors with the history of The Hill House and ensuring the property social media is managed to generate interest, engagement and help drive visitor numbers.
Be mindful of security needs of the property and its contents, minimising opportunities for theft or damage through diligent monitoring of visitors and the implementation of security measures (e.g. locking up procedures etc).
Delivery of a broad range of high-quality guided tours and talks for the general public and organised groups.
Be aware of the conservation needs of the property and its contents and minimise the risk of accidental damage through engaging with visitors and the implementation of appropriate conservation measures.
Share in the common responsibility of implementing the Trust’s Health & Safety policy, being mindful at all times of health & safety of self, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Share in the common responsibility for the safe evacuation/management of colleagues and visitors in the event of a fire or security alert or alarm.
Responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration on site, including cash/till reconciliation, day-end and week-end reports and reconciliation, completion of the banking processes, reporting of working hours for payroll, collection and reporting of visitor numbers.
Duty management responsibilities which include the overseeing of the day-to-day operation, deputising for the Visitor Services Manager on-site and off-site as required, housekeeping, maintenance and safety and security of the Property and grounds, ensuring sites are clear of debris, rubbish etc and that signage is befitting of a Trust property, liaising with contractors on projects and works carried out on site.
Application Deadline: Sunday 02/02/2025