Being a Visitor Experience Officer for the National Trust is all about people – connecting with them, inspiring them, and making sure they have the best possible day when they come to visit.
Summary
Being a Visitor Experience Officer for the National Trust is all about people – connecting with them, inspiring them, and making sure they have the best possible day when they come to visit.
Salary: £27,612 per annum / £14.16 per hour
Hours / working pattern: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
What it's like to work here
You’ll be reporting to the senior visitor experience officer, working in a team of 3, at Tyntesfield, a property in the Bristol portfolio.
What you’ll be doing
As Visitor Experience Officer, your main focus will be on providing a great service for visitors. With your team, you’ll be welcoming people and inspiring them to really get to know Tyntesfield. This might include devising and running events and activities, and creating interpretive displays and other ways of bringing the place, and its stories, to life for everyone who comes here. You’ll encourage visitors to take a closer look at artworks or precious objects cared for by the Trust.
You will be supervising and supporting volunteers and organising rotas. You’re likely to be checking standards of presentation on site, helping make our places more accessible and welcoming and working closely with teams across site to deliver outstanding visitor experience. The current work pattern is Sunday to Thursday.
Who we’re looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you’re:
* used to multiple deadlines and managing your own workload
* skilled in organisation and planning, with a good eye for detail
* good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
* a hard‑working and committed team player
* comfortable with IT: Microsoft Office, as well as web and social media
* experienced in producing interpretive materials, such as displays and exhibitions, and marketing or promotional materials
* familiar with health and safety procedures
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
* Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
National Trust place
Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1NT
Documents
Visitor Experience Officer - Career Level B.pdf
Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
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