Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Visitor Operations and Experiences team at Godolphin and Trengwainton as events assistant (known as programming assistant at the National Trust). You will assist in the delivery of a programme of activities and events in the summer holidays. By doing so, you'll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about our place. We're looking for a positive, proactive colleague who enjoys engaging with people of all ages.
Hourly pay: £11.64
Contract/duration: fixed term
What it's like to work here
Reporting to the Senior Programming and Partnership Officer, you'll work with the property teams across two sites in West Cornwall, Godolphin and Trengwainton.
What you'll be doing
Working with the team you'll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors all year round. 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 is clear and consistent.
You will assist in delivering the den building activity in the woodlands at Trengwainton and the archery activity at Godolphin. No prior experience with these specific activities is necessary. You will also be collecting feedback from visitors and conduct equipment checks. The programming activities are targeted at multigenerational families.
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
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