We are looking for an experienced, engaging, community minded professional. This role will focus on building and developing relationships with both our internal and external communities. There will be a focus on creating and opening up new and flexible volunteering opportunities in line with the National Trust's new strategy.
The Community, Participation & Volunteering team at the Tamar Valley property group is a small but supportive team, working across Cotehele, Antony and Buckland Abbey - who have almost 600 volunteers across the three sites.
Salary: £20,709 pro rata (FTE £27,612 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ working pattern: 1462.50 hours per year. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. Please note, some weekend working is required for this role.
Interview: Monday 14th September 2026.
Please provide a cover letter and CV when applying for this role.
Due to all three sites in the Tamar Valley property group being rural, having your own transport is essential.
What it's like to work here:Cotehele is a beautiful Tudor mansion is situated high above the River Tamar, with Dartmoor National Park and many unspoilt beaches nearby. The property is brimming with character, and is home to many colourful tapestries, armours and artefacts. The team pride themselves on providing superb customer service, and the family atmosphere amongst the 65-member team makes Cotehele a very special place to work.
Antony is a spectacular house of silver grey stone, it is a beguiling mixture of the formal and informal. It's believed to be one of the finest surviving Queen Anne buildings in the West Country. With an outstanding collection of portraits, including works by Sir Joshua Reynolds and a famous painting of Charles I during his trial. There are also fine examples of period furniture, textiles and tapestries within the house. The Carew-Pole family still reside at Antony.
What you'll be doing:At Buckland Abbey you follow over 700 years of footsteps; from the Cistercians who built the Abbey and farmed the estate, to seafarers Grenville and Drake who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country.
The Abbey is part museum, part house, and filled with treasures. There’s no mistaking the magnificence of the medieval Great Barn, originally a tithe barn which has remained virtually unchanged since it was built all those centuries ago.
For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bucklandabbey
- Who we're looking forBuilding strong, positive relationships with local communities, organisations and groups
- Developing existing partnerships and co-create projects that deepen engagement and support the vision for the Tamar Valley property group
- Working closely with volunteer managers, offering guidance and helping to grow volunteer pathways
- Creating new opportunities for participation, ensuring they reflect community needs and interests and a changing volunteer landscape
- Taking part in the Duty Management of our properties and sites where needed
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
Permanent p/t (1462.5 hrs py)
