The National Trust Reviews
Updated 6 Feb 2020
"The NT really cares about its job in looking after the many places it’s responsible for" (in 13 reviews)
"Great team, lots of flexibility, generally not strict or unfair" (in 12 reviews)
"National trust rationalises underpaying staff using it's "charity" status but the whole operation is ran like a money-grabbing corporation" (in 12 reviews)
"No extra pay for working bank holidays, even Christmas Day" (in 7 reviews)
"Great company with lots of benefits"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at The National Trust full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Holidays are excellent. Fulfilment in job role.
Cons
I can't think of any.
The National Trust2019-12-05"Unreliable hours"
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I worked at The National Trust part-time
Pros
Great benefits (free entry for you and family, discount in retail, catering and on NT cottages) Reasonable pay Good training on offer
Cons
Unreliable hours - shifts often cancelled at last minute or sent home from work early due to weather Management at property level often take credit for work recognised at the regional/national scale, rather than lower grade staff
The National Trust2020-02-05"Good Salary for young workers"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at The National Trust part-time for more than a year
Pros
Pay all employees living wage and holiday pay entitlement
Cons
0 hours contracts can leave you with little work when you need it
The National Trust2020-02-06"Hard work"
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I have been working at The National Trust full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great company to work for with friendly people
Cons
No team atmosphere and limited help when you need it which made it a stressful role at times
The National Trust2020-01-13"Good career opportunities for an (on balance) forward-thinking organisation."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at The National Trust full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Pro-active in ambition. Great training and development opportunities. Camaraderie. Positive brand connotations. Great staff benefits.
Cons
Slow to make decisions. Negative brand connotations.
The National Trust2019-12-20"Food and Beverage Assistant"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at The National Trust part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Free food and drink during your shift
Cons
No bonuses or tips given
The National Trust2019-12-06"Great company!"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsI have been working at The National Trust full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great hours Great team Good Ethos behind the company Good training Profit goes to their charity and to help the other properties and land
Cons
Need a car to get there ideally as train station is a walk away across fields
The National Trust2019-11-18"Working Environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at The National Trust part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Everyone is very friendly The scenery at the property that I work at is beautiful Good pay Staff Discount at other National Trust properties
Cons
In some properties, the equipments are a bit old and need to be replaced
The National Trust2019-11-10"great stuff"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at The National Trust part-time for more than a year
Pros
easy work good pay friendly environment nice employees
Cons
boring slow working stuff happening boring work
Continue readingThe National Trust2019-11-04"Great Place to work with brilliant customers."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at The National Trust full-time for less than a year
Pros
Amazing team to work with.
Cons
Hard work but with many helping hands.
The National Trust2019-10-30
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