Overview
We’re looking for a General Cleaner with the practical skills and eye for detail to keep Antony House in excellent condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit.
Contract: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: Part-time, 390 hours per 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.
Antony is still a lived in family home, and is only open to the public from April to October each year. During this time, we’re mainly open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Bank Holidays, Sundays from the end of May to the end of August, and occasional other days. On these days we open to visitors from 12noon–5pm.
Generally, you will work 4 hours once a week on a Monday all year round. You will then work 2 hours each day ahead of Antony opening to ensure we are ready to welcome visitors between April and October. There is flexibility on whether this is completed the evening before, or the morning before Antony opens to visitors. There is also flexibility built in to allow additional cleans to happen ahead of opening at the start of the year, and during busy events.
Working location: This role is based at Antony House, located in Torpoint, Cornwall. Due to its location, you will likely need your own transport to get to Antony — although you can reach us on foot from Torpoint, and a bus stop is located around 10 minutes away.
For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a CV or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.
What it’s like to work here
Antony House is part of the Tamar Valley Property Group, which includes Buckland Abbey in Devon and Cotehele in Cornwall.
Antony is still home to the Carew Pole Family and tells the story of a family who became caught up in the extraordinary events of the English Civil War and is believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country. The Repton-designed landscape garden has sweeping views, including a formal garden with topiary and modern sculptures.
You’ll be helping with the day-to-day cleaning and presentation of the National Trust’s buildings and outdoor spaces.
Duties such as cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking, both inside and outdoors, form a core part of this role. You’ll aim for the highest standards of customer service everywhere you look after.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
Who we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
- focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
- a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
- well-organised and adaptable
- willing to learn new skills
- comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
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)
- 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
National Trust place
Antony, Antony House, Torpoint, PL11 2QA
Documents
General Cleaner – Career Level A1.pdf
Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 14th June 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the ‘apply’ button in the top right-hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we’ll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
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