As a Programming Assistant , you’ll assist in the delivery of our Summer of Play activities across the Summer holiday period from 18th July - 31st August 2026. You will be primarily based in our indoor Play Space - welcoming visitors, running daily storytelling sessions and supporting craft activities. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable, memorable, and safe experience for everyone.
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Contract Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026
Working Hours: The hours advertised for this role is reflective of 12 months, however the actual hours you’ll be required to work are 153 hours across the term of the contract. The amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the term of your contract.
Working Pattern: You will work on a rota pattern which includes working every other weekend, as well as alternating between Monday-Wednesday/Thursday-Friday.
Interview Date: Friday 3rd July
Proposed Start Date: Induction will take place W/C Monday 13th July, with your rota starting from Saturday 18th July.
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 our Senior Visitor Experience Officer and Visitor Experience Manager, you’ll work with a team of passionate and creative staff and volunteers at Quarry Bank.
This former cotton mill was built in 1784 and is one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. The busy estate hosts many events and activities, which help bring Quarry Bank’s fascinating story to life. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people.
What you'll be doing:You will work across our Summer of Play programme - providing an enthusiastic and warm welcome, engaging with visitors in playful activities, collecting feedback, facilitating storytelling sessions, and ensuring our play spaces are maintained to the highest quality.
You will be primarily be based in our indoor Play Space and will be delivering storytelling sessions and supporting craft activities.
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 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
- 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 (1140 hrs py to 31/08/26)
