Programming Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Lacock Abbey & House, High Street, Chippenham, SN15 2LG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | IRC164135 |
Summary
We're looking for Programming Assistants to join us at Lacock Abbey. Lacock has a reputation for the quality of its play offer for young families. Summer 2024, saw over 50,000 visitors with many of those taking part in our flagship event Summer of Play.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 07 September
Hours: This role is an hourly paid, fixed term role. Wherever possible we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we’re looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We’d give you as much notice of this as possible.
Interview date: 11 June 2025
Potential start date: 16 July 2025
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
Visitors flock to this quintessential village, 13th century abbey and museum dedicated to photographic pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot. You’ll be joining a team of 40 staff members and over 350 volunteers, working to deliver a lively and fun visitor experience.
Because we're in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before you apply for this job.
What you'll be doing
You'll help set up the activities, welcome families daily, and ensure that the presentation standards of the festival site remain high throughout the summer, providing the safe and clean experience visitors expect creating a positive and lasting impression of this popular event.
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: £12.75 per hour
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 07 September
Hours: This role is an hourly paid, fixed term role. Wherever possible we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we’re looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We’d give you as much notice of this as possible.
Interview date: 11 June 2025
Potential start date: 16 July 2025
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
Visitors flock to this quintessential village, 13th century abbey and museum dedicated to photographic pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot. You’ll be joining a team of 40 staff members and over 350 volunteers, working to deliver a lively and fun visitor experience.
Because we're in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before you apply for this job.
What you'll be doing
You'll help set up the activities, welcome families daily, and ensure that the presentation standards of the festival site remain high throughout the summer, providing the safe and clean experience visitors expect creating a positive and lasting impression of this popular event.
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