Events Assistant

National Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking an Events Assistant to support fundraising events, ensuring high-quality delivery and coordination. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with the Events team. Join us to create memorable experiences that connect people with nature.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10% of salary

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holidays up to 32 days

Qualifications

• Experience in event or project management required.
• Knowledge of fundraising or charity sector is a plus.
• Must be organized and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of events and manage logistics.
• Maintain accurate event records and timelines.
• Work collaboratively with the Events team.

Skills

Event Management

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Database Management

Tools

Salesforce

Cvent

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our Events team on a permanent contract.

We’re embarking on a new phase in fundraising with ambitions for significant growth to help ensure that our work in conservation and for nature continues, that everyone feels welcome and enjoys access to our places.

What it's like to work here

You’ll join the Fundraising team, supporting a range of events for our Donors, Funders, and supporters with a focus on legacy events. Please be aware that this role will involve travel to properties or regional hubs to meet with suppliers and to carry out work.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you’re based at other times. You’ll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you'll be doing

As Events Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of memorable and well-organised events. Working closely with the Events Officers, you’ll help coordinate the logistics for your own portfolio of high-quality events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and to a high standard. You'll be involved in the day-to-day delivery, from sending invitations and communications to maintaining accurate event records and timelines.

You'll be a valued part of a collaborative team, contributing to the wider goals and planning of the Events team. With a proactive and flexible approach, you'll help create experiences that inspire, welcome, and connect people to the places we care for.

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

• Experience in event or project management
• Knowledge of fundraising and/or working in the charity sector
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and producing high-quality work
• Organised and efficient, whilst sensitive in your approach
• Comfortable working with databases and other event tools, e.g., Salesforce, Cvent

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 differences, 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% of basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme

• 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.