Programming Assistant

We’re looking for a Programming Assistant to join our busy and friendly team in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Portfolio. You will provide an exceptional welcome to people through creative visitor activities and trails. You will work across 3 properties including Ashridge Estate, Dunstable Downs and Shaw’s Corner.

This is a full time, two-year fixed term role. There will be a requirement to work regular weekends to support the delivery of our programming and the wider team.

To find out more please contact Justine Earthrowl (Senior Visitor Experience Officer) if you would like to discuss this opportunity before applying: Justine Earthrowl@nationaltrust.org.uk

What it's like to work here:This vacancy is included in a trial of the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme (level 1).

If you have a disability, and your qualities, skills and experience are a good fit with the 'Who we're looking for' section below, we will guarantee you either a telephone or face to face interview. Please contact us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk, when you apply, to let us know, quoting the reference number for this vacancy.

You'll join a newly formed programming team and you'll report to our Programming and Partnerships Officer, working both independently and with a wide range of staff and volunteers.

You will join a community of people who enjoy, protect and want to learn more about our properties and the stories they hold. Our team are central to creating the brilliant experience that visitors have at our places. Be part of our wonderful team in offering a warm welcome to every visitor, sharing stories that intrigue and inspire.

We want you to learn, discover and develop your career. And we’ll do everything we can to offer you the training and support that you need to achieve your goals. We’ll work with you to plan your development in a way that’s right for your needs.

What you'll be doing:Working with the team you'll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors all year round. Understanding how and why we engage our supporters is key. You’ll help link everything we do back to our cause and the on-going work we do. You’ll deliver high standards of presentation on site and ensure all our communications with our visitors around the property is clear and consistent.

You will help draft delivery plans, source event materials, create high quality and artistic resources and ensure the smooth delivery of our events. This is a hands-on, creative role, with a need to be flexible, adaptable and support where required with daily operations, to assist in welcoming visitors to our properties.

Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you, if you have:

• Good communication skills, building relationships with a wide range of people

• A team player, but can also work by yourself

• Adaptable and have a flexible approach

• An understanding of the importance of great service

• Keen to learn new things

• Well organised and able to manage time well

The packageThe 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)Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 24 mo)