Programming Assistant - #189853

You will join a friendly, passionate team and play a central role in delivering exciting family activities and games, helping to create memorable summer experiences for our visitors.

Summer at Attingham is fun and energetic. We will be welcoming tens of thousands of visitors over the summer holidays, and you'll be a key part of the Visitor Experience Team, helping ensure families have a memorable day out.

This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.

Interview date: 25th June 2026

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:Reporting to the Senior Communications & Marketing Officer, you’ll be working as part of the busy Visitor Experience Team of staff and volunteers. You'll be based at the popular Field of Play at Attingham throughout the Summer, delivering our Summer of Play family programme. The Summer play hub contains, amongst other things, a straw play feature, a pre-school zone and den building and there will be programmed activities taking place throughout August.

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What you'll be doing:We operate seven days a week and are currently looking for two Programming Assistants to join our Visitor Experience team. The anticipated start date is week commencing 13 July 2026.

The roles are part-time, including regular weekend working, on a fixed-term contract until 6 September 2026. We expect you’ll work four days per week once the school holidays start.

As the largest conservation charity in Europe, we work hard to raise funds to continue to care for our sites forever for everyone. Visitors are at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be responsible for delivering excellent service every day. There is plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and support will be available for leading activities. You'll be engaging with visitors and gathering people to take part in the games and activities that you'll lead.

This is a hands-on, active outdoor role where no two days are the same. You’ll keep everything looking its best and make sure visitors feel informed, welcome, and ready to get involved.

From leading fun activities to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, you’ll be out and about throughout the day, topping up resources, cleaning up signage, and making sure the play areas are safe, tidy, and ready for action. Whether it’s a quick litter pick or a friendly chat with visitors, you’ll play a key part in creating a brilliant experience for everyone who visits.

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 forWe'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 packageThe 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (until 06/09/26)