We're looking for someone who loves to see people enjoying themselves and wants to help make sure their experience is a memorable one.
We’re looking for someone who loves being outdoors and wants to help people to enjoy it in their own way. Our Active Outdoors Assistant role is all about giving people a warm welcome, offering helpful advice and maintaining the area to high standards for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s supporting craft activity areas, re-stocking the dressing up box or joining in at story-time, you’ll play a key part in making sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Contract: Fixed term contract until 06-Sep-2026
Hour/ working pattern: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026
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:Knightshayes is a vibrant place to work. Comprising of an award-winning garden, Gothic Revival mansion, Victorian kitchen garden and Stables courtyard with café, shop and bookshop. You will mainly be working outside, in our new play hub situated in and around the walled kitchen garden. As part of the Visitor Experience team, you will be supported to deliver high standards of presentation and play in this area.
For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes-court
What you'll be doing:Your job is all about creating the best possible experience for everyone. You’ll chat to people to answer any questions they may have, while also keeping an eye on the overall presentation of the play hub. You will also support the external experience providers by helping to get the visitors involved.
Who we're looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you’re:
- 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 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 (30 hrs pw to 06/09/26)
