Programming Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | Dudmaston, Quatt, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | IRC163837 |
Summary
You’ll deliver events and activities that create lasting, joyful memories for our visitors over the summer holidays and become a champion for Comer Woods. You'll be enthusiastic about inspiring children and families and enjoy spending time outdoors in this active role.
Salary: £12.75 an hour
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 3rd September 2025
Hours: We have three contracts available between 222 and 294 hours over the duration of the contract. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the contract.
On average, you'll work 3 - 4 days per days per week, on a rota system. You'll be required to work at weekends and on bank holidays - as these are the busiest and most exciting times.
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 working within our Summer of Play Operations team made up of the Property Operations Manager, Programming and Partnerships Officer, Welcome Manager, Programming Assistants and the Welcome and Service Assistant Team. You'll be based at the Outdoor Hub at Comer Woods and will be working outside.
What you'll be doing
You'll work as part of a team to set up Comer Woods for summer, creating a festival feeling by installing bunting, flags, signage, interpretation and plenty of play equipment. You'll be looking after the presentation of the site facilities and ensuring they are clean and tidy at all times. During the summer holidays, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our visitors have the best possible experience and that our Summer of Play exceeds expectations.
For this year's Summer of Play national programming event, we're dedicated to a fun and immersive experience, creating play zones across the meadow to ensure delight at every turn. During the weekdays, you'll be responsible for setting up and putting away the play equipment, checking it throughout the day and engaging with families on the many different play opportunities around the meadow and trails. You'll manage the borrowing of equipment and basic checks. You'll also work alongside our volunteer teams support the delivery of events.
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 are clear and consistent.
You'll need a willingness to undertake basic first aid training and a full UK driving licence.
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 an hour
Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 3rd September 2025
Hours: We have three contracts available between 222 and 294 hours over the duration of the contract. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the contract.
On average, you'll work 3 - 4 days per days per week, on a rota system. You'll be required to work at weekends and on bank holidays - as these are the busiest and most exciting times.
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 working within our Summer of Play Operations team made up of the Property Operations Manager, Programming and Partnerships Officer, Welcome Manager, Programming Assistants and the Welcome and Service Assistant Team. You'll be based at the Outdoor Hub at Comer Woods and will be working outside.
What you'll be doing
You'll work as part of a team to set up Comer Woods for summer, creating a festival feeling by installing bunting, flags, signage, interpretation and plenty of play equipment. You'll be looking after the presentation of the site facilities and ensuring they are clean and tidy at all times. During the summer holidays, you'll be responsible for ensuring that our visitors have the best possible experience and that our Summer of Play exceeds expectations.
For this year's Summer of Play national programming event, we're dedicated to a fun and immersive experience, creating play zones across the meadow to ensure delight at every turn. During the weekdays, you'll be responsible for setting up and putting away the play equipment, checking it throughout the day and engaging with families on the many different play opportunities around the meadow and trails. You'll manage the borrowing of equipment and basic checks. You'll also work alongside our volunteer teams support the delivery of events.
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 are clear and consistent.
You'll need a willingness to undertake basic first aid training and a full UK driving licence.
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