Summary
We’re looking for someone who loves being outdoors and engaging with people. Our Active Outdoors Assistant role is all about giving people a warm welcome while delivering a varied offer of activities for our Summer of Play programme across the six weeks of the school summer holidays. You’ll play a key part in making sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Contract Duration: Fixed term until 6th September 2026
Contract Type: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.
Working Pattern: Although not guaranteed, typically five days of work will be available per week (approximately 30 hours), supporting the delivery of activities. These hours may be shared between one or more people, depending on availability. This will include some weekend and Bank Holiday working.
Interview Date: Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July
What it's like to work here
Wallington is a much‑loved National Trust place, and as part of the Visitor Experience team you’ll help visitors enjoy their visit through high‑quality active and engaging experiences. You’ll work alongside friendly colleagues and volunteers in a busy, visitor‑focused environment where no two days are the same.
You’ll champion great service, support our conservation purpose, and help ensure our offer is welcoming, accessible, and safe for everyone.
What you'll be doing
As an Active Outdoors Assistant at Wallington, you’ll play a key role in bringing our Summer of Play programme to life across the six-week school holidays. You’ll help design and deliver a varied programme of engaging outdoor activities, using your creativity to make the most of our spaces and equipment. Working as part of a friendly team, you’ll ensure activities are inclusive and accessible to all, creating a welcoming environment where every visitor feels able to join in. Most importantly, you’ll be a positive and enthusiastic presence - helping to create fun, memorable experiences for families throughout the summer.
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 for
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
1. focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
2. a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
3. well-organised and adaptable
4. willing to learn new skills.
The package
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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
•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