Programming Assistant

You’ll assist in the delivery and development of a 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: £22,698pa

Contract/duration: This a fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave

Hours/working pattern: Monday to Friday. You'll be required to work weekends on a rota, this will be 1 weekend in 3.

Face to face interviews: 16th July 

Quarry Bank’s a great place to work as it’s a lively property open to the public 7 days a week. As a team, we're all really passionate about conservation, access, inclusivity and making sure that everyone who comes into contact with us has a great welcome and fantastic experience. We’re a dynamic and friendly group of 115 full and part time staff and nearly 500 volunteers working together to share the unique and varied stories of our special place. 

Working in the Visitor Experience team you'll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors all year round. You will deliver on our exciting and busy formal learning programme and will also assist with the day to day logistics of booking in formal learning group visits. You will also devise and deliver events and programming for our dynamic public programme.

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 

• 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