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We're looking for a Programming Assistant to assist the Mompesson team with the development and delivery of our Regency Christmas offer. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about Mompesson and Regency Christmas traditions.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract/duration: Fixed term until 31 December 2025.  

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role.  At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than the fixed term end date.

Hours/working pattern: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week; days to be discussed).  The house is open Friday to Tuesday until the 2 November and from 21 November to 23 December for Christmas.

Interview date: Thursday 18th September 2025

Potential start date: ASAP

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.

You'll have the opportunity to work as part of a small but dynamic team in Salisbury's historic Cathedral Close. Mompesson House is a quintessential Queen Anne townhouse with welcoming proportions and a homely atmosphere. This year the team are exploring the Regency era and the rooms in the house have been furnished to reflect daily life for the Portman family including a Regency parlour and children's playroom.

For more information about Mompesson, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mompesson-house

Working with the team you'll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors, specifically Christmas 2025. 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.

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)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme 

• 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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.