Job Description

Working as one of our Car Park Assistants you will be a key part in delivering a fantastic welcome to our visitors in the Lake District.


This role will welcome visitors in our car parks based in Windermere including Rectory Fields, our temporary car park that opens in Bowness each summer, and Fell Foot.

Salary:

12.25 p/h

Duration:

Fixed Term Contract from 7th July (ideal start date) until 14th September 2025

Hours:

22.5 hours per week. This is an average of 3 days per week, including weekend and bank holiday working but does not include split shifts.

Interview date:

Thursday 3rd July 2025


If you want more information about these roles, please email Peter.Webster@nationaltrust.org.uk


For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a CV or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.



What it's like to work here:Reaching southwards from the central mountain core of the Lake District down to the sea, the Windermere valley is a vast and varied landscape, featuring, as its glorious centrepiece, England's longest and largest natural lake.



All around the lake is a rich and diverse landscape, from the more rugged volcanic northern basin to the softer shales and gentle fells of the south. The east shore is more accessible and therefore more populated than the more densely wooded west side.



In 1847, the arrival of the railway enabled a new level of tourism to Windermere. Along with its general accessibility by coach, the valley became an incredibly popular attraction and to this day, whilst still having a thriving community of farming and industry, Windermere remains one of the Lake District's most popular valleys for visitors.

What you'll be doing:Based in beautiful locations, you'll be working in the outdoors welcoming our visitors; providing help and guidance on where to park, processing payments for car parking and ensuring our visitors have the information they need to have a fantastic day.


You'll help to keep the car park and surrounding area look great through signage checks and litter picking. As this is an outdoors role, you'll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions.


You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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.

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 14/09/25)