We'd love to hear from you if you have:good communication skills, building relationships with a wide range of peoplea team player, but can also work by yourselfadaptable and have a flexible approachan understanding of the importance of great servicekeen to learn new thingswell organised and able to manage time well Programming AssistantSitting majestically between the Peak District and the urban landscape of Manchester, Lyme Park has everything at scale: a mansion, garden, park, estate, and moorland. Over 330,000 people come to Lyme each year, to enjoy the cultural history or experience the outdoors on foot, wheel, or hoof. The Programming Assistant post supports the development and delivery of programming and participation opportunities for those who know the place like the back of their hand or those who have yet to visit. Reporting to the Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer, you’ll work with a team of 5.Working with the wider Visitor Experience team, you'll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors all year round. Understanding how and why we engage our supporters is key. You’ll help link everything we do back to our cause and the on-going work we do. You’ll deliver high standards of presentation on site and ensure all our communications with our visitors around the property is clear and consistent. Happy to get hands-on, you'll help to install pop-up activities and work with other teams to ensure a great day out for our visitors. You'll also be involved in evaluating the offer to help develop our future programming plans.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.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 salaryFree entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Tax free childcare schemeRental deposit loan schemeSeason ticket loanPerks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discountsHoliday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteriaFlexible working whenever possibleEmployee assistance programmeFree parking at most locationsClick here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.Closing Date: 29 June 2025To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.For some of our roles at some locations, 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 an insight into the role. For these roles and locations you’ll only need to complete an assessment for a particular role type once in any six month period.For other roles apply using a C.V. / cover letter or complete the online application form. Shortlisting is carried out objectively by assessing the information you provide against the requirements of the job as set out in the vacancy details on our website. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.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.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application or interview process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities StatementThe 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 StatementThe National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes 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.164831IRC164831StockportFixed Term p/t (until 28/09/25)Ends: Jun 29th 8.8 mi from ManchesterPlay comes in all shapes and sizes at Lyme this summer. Play is a universal language, and there is no right or wrong way to play. How will you play today?We have an exciting opportunity to join our Programming team for this year's Summer of Play at Lyme. You'll assist in planning and delivering activities for a family audience in our newly-established play hubs in the house, park, and garden. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about our place.For more information about the Summer of Play programme at Lyme, please follow the link below.Summer of Play at Lyme | National TrustSalary: 12.75 per hourDuration: fixed-term until 28 September 2025Hours: 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.Ideally you'll work around 3 days per week but this is a zero hours contract so shifts may vary each week.Interview date: Tuesday, 1 July 2025 or Thursday, 3 July 2025For 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.Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, SK12 2NXCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour