Job Description

Summer of Play is returning to Croome for 2025! This year, we're celebrating all things bugs and biodiversity, with critter-themed fairground games, hands-on creative workshops, and a mini theatre for performers big and small.


The play worker role is key to our success, and we are excited to offer a fixed term position to support Croome's Visitor Experience team to deliver Summer of Play this year.


Please see role profile and additional information about the role.



What it's like to work here:Croome is a 730 acre estate, designed for the 6th Earl of Coventry in the C18th by the celebrated Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, who designed not only the landscape but Croome Court and other buildings too.


We have landscape gardens, woodland and parkland as well as a mile and long ornamental river to care for.


We're offering 1 x 22.5 hours (3 days p/w) - days to be determined but weekend and bank holiday working is essential.



What you'll be doing:Our Playworker will help set up the activities, welcome families daily, and ensure that the presentation standards remain high throughout the summer, providing the safe and clean experience visitors expect creating a positive and lasting impression of this popular event.


Applicants should have an outgoing and friendly manner, be passionate about creating engaging experiences for young families and have the flexibility and confidence to meet a wide range of responsibilities.



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 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Fixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 31/08/25)