Campsite Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,863 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, LA22 0JA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | IRC169568 |
Summary
We’re looking for a Campsite Assistant to work in Low Wray Campsite. This role is all about making sure that people have their best possible experience of an outdoor holiday with the National Trust.
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (full time). 4 x 8 hour days and 1 x 5.5 hour day, followed by two days off. Working days to be confirmed but could be any day Monday- Sunday. Weekend and bank holiday working required.
Shifts will be from 7am at the earliest until 8:30pm at the latest, with staff starting at staggered times throughout the morning. Shift times will vary throughout the season depending on how busy the site is.
Duration: Fixed Term Contract from 2 March until 1 November 2026
Salary: £12.75 an hour
Interview date: w/c Monday 19th January
Accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules.
Internally, within the National Trust, you'll be known as an ‘Outdoors Holidays Operations Assistant’.
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
To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
You’ll help to keep the campsite and bunkhouse clean, well-maintained and welcoming for all guests. This includes practical tasks like cleaning and basic maintenance, reporting any repairs needed and generally being a friendly contact for everyone staying here.
You’ll be greeting people, helping with their bookings and dealing helpfully with their enquiries or complaints. You’ll also help to run the campsite shop when needed. Everything you do day-to-day will make a big difference to someone’s holiday, and help to make things run smoothly and to the standard that guests expect from the National Trust.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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’re:
happy to work in all weather conditions, as this is an outdoor role
focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
well-organised and adaptable
willing to learn new skills.
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)
Rental deposit loan scheme
Season ticket loan
EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (full time). 4 x 8 hour days and 1 x 5.5 hour day, followed by two days off. Working days to be confirmed but could be any day Monday- Sunday. Weekend and bank holiday working required.
Shifts will be from 7am at the earliest until 8:30pm at the latest, with staff starting at staggered times throughout the morning. Shift times will vary throughout the season depending on how busy the site is.
Duration: Fixed Term Contract from 2 March until 1 November 2026
Salary: £12.75 an hour
Interview date: w/c Monday 19th January
Accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules.
Internally, within the National Trust, you'll be known as an ‘Outdoors Holidays Operations Assistant’.
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
To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust,
What you'll be doing
You’ll help to keep the campsite and bunkhouse clean, well-maintained and welcoming for all guests. This includes practical tasks like cleaning and basic maintenance, reporting any repairs needed and generally being a friendly contact for everyone staying here.
You’ll be greeting people, helping with their bookings and dealing helpfully with their enquiries or complaints. You’ll also help to run the campsite shop when needed. Everything you do day-to-day will make a big difference to someone’s holiday, and help to make things run smoothly and to the standard that guests expect from the National Trust.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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’re:
happy to work in all weather conditions, as this is an outdoor role
focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
well-organised and adaptable
willing to learn new skills.
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)
Rental deposit loan scheme
Season ticket loan
EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places