You’ll assist in the delivery and development of our Summer of Play programme of activities and events. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about our place.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract duration: Fixed term contract until 7 September 2025

Hours/working pattern: 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 equal instalments over the year. You'll work 165 hours over the duration of the contract, and on average, 15-30 hours per week but again, this will be flexible depending on operational demand. Shifts are between 5 and 7.5 hours per day. 

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.

Reporting to the Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer, you’ll work with a team of four other Programming Assistants to deliver Summer of Play at Calke Abbey. You'll primarily be based in Calke's Garden of Imagination in the walled kitchen garden.

Working with the team, you'll support with the install and take down of the Garden of Imagination and Calke's wider Summer of Play activities. During the school summer holidays you will engage families with our activities by being a welcoming, fun and high energy presence. You'll advise visitors on how to make the most of their day, keep the Garden of Imagination looking tidy and well maintained as well as leading and delivering some workshops and sessions for families.

You can view the full role profile and role brochure for this role in the documents 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.

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 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