Programming Assistant

What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer, you'll work as part of the Visitor Experience team at Kingston Lacy. In Visitor Experience, no two days are the same, and we're looking for someone flexible and adaptable who will enjoy a variety of tasks, from delivering engaging family activities for our visitors to helping our volunteers with more practical, behind-the-scenes work.

What you'll be doing:Working with the team you'll help 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.

• 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
  
  You'll assist in the development and day-to-day delivery of Kingston Lacy's seasonal programme of activities and events. By doing so, you'll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about our place. You'll also be responsible for supervising our team of Visitor Experience volunteers as they support our events and day-to-day work.


Salary: £22,678 FTE

Contract/duration: This role is for a fixed term contract which would end 5 January 2025.

Hours/working pattern: 37.5 hours a week. This will include regular weekend working and occasional evening working., 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 to 05/01/25)