Summary
Wimpole Estate is looking for two Programming Assistants to help deliver our exciting summer of programming. You’ll assist in the delivery of a summer 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: £13.25 per hour
Contract/duration: 8 weeks starting on the 13th July
Hours/working pattern: 37.5 hours per week (5 days) across 8 weeks, weekend and bank holiday working to be expected. Rota of days will be provided at interview stage.
Interview date: 15th-17th June 2026
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
This impressive mansion and home farm is the only National Trust property that manages all its visitor attractions and activities in-house. Visitor numbers have increased rapidly in recent years and Wimpole is regarded as one of our most successful properties in terms of growth and innovation. As expected for such a popular location, work at Wimpole is fast-paced, and visitor facing.
What you'll be doing
Working with the estate team you'll deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors throughout the summer. 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.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached as well as further information about what this role entails. 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 for
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
1. good communication skills, building relationships with a wide range of people
2. a team player, but can also work by yourself
3. adaptable and have a flexible approach
4. an understanding of the importance of great service
5. keen to learn new things
6. well organised and able to manage time well
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