Business Services Co-ordinator - Sunderland

Working Pattern: You will work 30 hours per week. The substantive postholder currently works these hours across four full days (Monday to Thursday), but this is flexible and can be spread across five days if preferred. Weekend and bank holiday working will also be required to support duty management.

If you're brilliant at organisation and creating order, and you love working with people, upholding high standards in service and presentation, then this could be the role for you. This role would be ideal for someone looking to build experience in the field or seeking a secondment opportunity., We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• experienced in giving business support, along with responsibility for facilities or office supervision
• good at communicating, both in writing and speaking
• able to work as part of a team, but also on your own initiative
• flexible and focused on people
• happy to multi-task and manage your own priorities and workload
  
  Souter Lighthouse and The Leas Built in 1871, Souter was the world's first purpose built electric lighthouse. Opened to visitors as a National Trust property in 1990, it welcomes an average of 26,500 - 28,500 visitors per year.
Visitors can climb 76 steps up the tower, visit the Engine Room and experience a 1950s trainee lighthouse keeper's cottage, two more of which have been converted to holiday cottages. The Lighthouse Caf (free entry) serves eat-in or takeaway options. Outside, the Foghorn Field picnic and play area and wildlife gardens are found within the light house's white walls. The lighthouse sits at the southern end of The Leas, two and a half miles of magnesian limestone cliffs, rocky foreshore and coastal grassland. On its other side is Whitburn Coastal Park, reclaimed colliery land, designated a Local Nature Reserve. Find out more at: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas | North East | National Trust What you'll be doing This is a busy environment, with plenty going on - no two days are ever the same. You'll support day-to-day operations and often be the first point of contact for people visiting the office. Your knowledge and experience will also be sought after by others beyond the office team. You'll champion best practice in business support and feel confident challenging the status quo where you see opportunities to improve the way things are done., The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever. The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

Salary: 22,089.60 per annum pro rata (based on full-time equivalent salary of 27,612 per annum), 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 (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. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places