Programming Assistant

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Programming Assistant to help deliver a programme of activities and events, creating an enjoyable visitor experience and helping people understand more about the place.

The role requires working with vulnerable groups including children and is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. The contract is fixed-term until 28 February 2027 with an hourly rate of £13.25 and around 281 hours across the term.

Qualifications

• Role requires working with vulnerable groups including children.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to plan and deliver events and activities.
• Ensure high standards of on-site presentation and clear visitor communication.
• Link activities to the Trust's cause and ongoing work.

Job description

We’re looking for a Programming Assistant to join us and assist with the delivery and development of our programme of activities and events. In doing so, you’ll help create an enjoyable experience for everyone who visits and help them understand more about our wonderful place.

This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children, and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Contract Duration: Fixed term until 28th February 2027

Working Hours: The hours advertised for this role is reflective of 12 months, however the actual hours you’ll be required to work for this role are approximately 281 hours, depending on your start date. The amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the term of your contract.

Working Pattern: Your working pattern will vary depending on the scheduled programme of events and activities, and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working. You can expect to work more hours during November and December to support a winter event, with fewer hours during January and February. Shifts will be from 9.45am to 3.45pm (5.5 hours).

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

The National Trust's commitment is "For everyone, for ever." Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive.

Our roles are open to all. However, we particularly welcome applications from people of colour and people of the global majority because they are underrepresented at the Trust.

What it's like to work here

Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gave it to the National Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. This elegant Georgian mansion, set within a magnificent 300 acre deer park and including one of Britain’s finest winter gardens, is a very popular visitor attraction with over 100 staff. The busy team has a strong commercial focus and a fast-paced environment. Within the park walls there is also a shop, café, restaurant and ice cream parlour. On the wider estate, there are 20 farms, 100 cottages, a golf course and an award winning housing development. The house, garden and parkland hide many layers of history and have many stories to tell.

Summary

We’re looking for a Programming Assistant to join us and assist with the delivery and development of our programme of activities and events. In doing so, you’ll help create an enjoyable experience for everyone who visits and help them understand more about our wonderful place.

This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children, and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Contract Duration: Fixed term until 28th February 2027

Working Hours: The hours advertised for this role is reflective of 12 months, however the actual hours you’ll be required to work for this role are approximately 281 hours, depending on your start date. The amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the term of your contract.

Working Pattern: Your working pattern will vary depending on the scheduled programme of events and activities, and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working. You can expect to work more hours during November and December to support a winter event, with fewer hours during January and February. Shifts will be from 9.45am to 3.45pm (5.5 hours).

For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

The National Trust's commitment is "For everyone, for ever." Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive.

Our roles are open to all. However, we particularly welcome applications from people of colour and people of the global majority because they are underrepresented at the Trust.

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 can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of 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

• 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