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Programming Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £11.64 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2025 |
| Location: | Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6PB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | IRC161436 |
Summary
You’ll assist in the delivery and development of a programme of activities and events and share them with visitors. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about our place. It will involve working on Castle Drogo’s offer for families, marketing and making sure each visitor has a great experience when they visit.
Salary: £23,166 full time equivalent, £13,899 based on contracted hours. We're currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2025.
Contract/duration: This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months
Hours/working pattern: The role is 3 days a week and will involve working regular weekends and occasional evenings
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.
What it's like to work here
You’ll be reporting to the Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer working as part of the Visitor Experience team at Castle Drogo on Dartmoor. 2025 will be an exciting year to join the team as we celebrate 50 years since Castle Drogo was first open to the public.
Castle Drogo stands high above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge. Inspired by the rugged Dartmoor tors that surround it, the castle was designed and built by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Outside there is a Lutyens designed garden which is colourful in all seasons, and there are miles of pathways and abundant nature to explore and discover in the Teign Gorge.
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 and online is clear and consistent. You will be supporting volunteers and assisting the day to day running of the castle.
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
We'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 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)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
Salary: £23,166 full time equivalent, £13,899 based on contracted hours. We're currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2025.
Contract/duration: This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months
Hours/working pattern: The role is 3 days a week and will involve working regular weekends and occasional evenings
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.
What it's like to work here
You’ll be reporting to the Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer working as part of the Visitor Experience team at Castle Drogo on Dartmoor. 2025 will be an exciting year to join the team as we celebrate 50 years since Castle Drogo was first open to the public.
Castle Drogo stands high above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge. Inspired by the rugged Dartmoor tors that surround it, the castle was designed and built by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Outside there is a Lutyens designed garden which is colourful in all seasons, and there are miles of pathways and abundant nature to explore and discover in the Teign Gorge.
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 and online is clear and consistent. You will be supporting volunteers and assisting the day to day running of the castle.
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
We'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 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)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