Job Description

We're looking for Programming Assistants to join us at Lacock Abbey. Lacock has a reputation for the quality of its play offer for young families. Summer 2024, saw over 50,000 visitors with many of those taking part in our flagship event Summer of Play.

Salary:

12.75 per hour

Contract:

Fixed-term contract until 07 September

Hours:

This role is an hourly paid, fixed term role. Wherever possible we aim to offer a consistent working pattern, but we're looking for flexibility as it may be necessary for us to alter this pattern from time to time to suit the needs of the business. We'd give you as much notice of this as possible.

Interview date:

11 June 2025

Potential start date:

16 July 2025

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.

What it's like to work here:Visitors flock to this quintessential village, 13th century abbey and museum dedicated to photographic pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot. You'll be joining a team of 40 staff members and over 350 volunteers, working to deliver a lively and fun visitor experience.


Because we're in a rural area, please think about how you'd be able to get here for work, before you apply for this job.



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


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.



Who we're looking forWe'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 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)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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Fixed Term f/t or p/t (until 07/09/25)