Are you a creative and organised person who loves developing ideas and delivering engaging programming that can connect people and places? You'll play an important role in giving even more reasons to visit, making visitors feel welcome and making sure they get the most out of their day.
This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
What it's like to work here:
Providing a great visitor experience and looking after this special place is at the heart of what we do, and we’re passionate about getting the details right. Whether you’re giving our visitors a warm welcome, caring for our buildings or collections or improving conditions for wildlife, every contribution ensures that nature, beauty and history continues to thrive at this special place.
What you'll be doing:
Working with the programming & partnerships manager, you'll lead on delivering a programme of seasonal events and activities which have partnerships at their heart.
You’ll be focused on key seasonal programming such as 'Easter Adventures' and 'Summer of Play', building local partnerships, that can together with our place provide an engaging, relevant and enriching offer for visitors.
When it comes to programme design, you’ll be linking activities to the place itself as well as organisational ambitions and objectives, to ensure relevance and appeal.
You'll be responsible for some budgets and will be managing and supervising volunteer groups.
Who we're looking for:
We'd love to hear from you if you’re:
* experienced in running events and activities, and/or working with community partners
* familiar with audiences in the areas of heritage, culture, arts and the natural environment
* used to running small partner-led projects within the heritage and arts sectors
* able to measure and assess results, and show their impact
* good at talking and listening to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
* someone who puts people first, and understands what’s needed for everyone to receive great customer service
* flexible and happy to work with different teams and partners, and to go wherever you’re needed to balance the workload of your team
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
* 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