We'd love to hear from you if you have the following: Proven ability to work across departments and with external partners to co-create visitor experiences that reflect shared goals and values. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing creative approaches to interpretation and programming that increase engagement and deepen visitor connection to placeUnderstanding of how to use data and research to shape inclusive, relevant, and engaging visitor experiences.Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams of staff and volunteers.Knowledge of storytelling, interpretive planning, and curatorial practices that bring heritage to life.Understanding of how to design and deliver programming that appeals to broad and diverse audiences.Ability to develop medium to long-term plans that align with organisational goals and audience needs.Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below: Understanding of how to use data and research to shape inclusive, relevant, and engaging visitor experiences. Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams of staff and volunteers. Knowledge of storytelling, interpretive planning, and curatorial practices that bring heritage to life. Understanding of how to design and deliver programming that appeals to broad and diverse audiences. Ability to develop medium to long-term plans that align with organisational goals and audience needs. Visitor Experience ManagerYou’ll be part of a dynamic property leadership team, working in a place where people and nature come together. We care deeply about our heritage and the communities we serve, and we’re committed to creating welcoming, engaging, and inclusive experiences for everyone. You’ll work closely with colleagues across departments, volunteers, and external partners to co-create experiences that reflect both national priorities and local relevance.As Visitor Experience Manager, you’ll lead the development of a visitor plan that delivers welcoming, memorable experiences aligned with the property’s strategic goals. Using audience insight and feedback, you’ll improve service, access, and interpretation, ensuring quality and consistency across the site. You’ll design inclusive programming and storytelling, working with internal teams and external partners to co-create engaging content. You’ll manage and develop a team, championing inclusive practice and collaborative working with volunteers and apprentices. As part of the property leadership team, you’ll contribute to business planning, oversee commercial performance, and take on duty management responsibilities.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 • 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. Closing Date: 2 November 2025 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.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application 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 as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.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 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. 166513IRC166513ReadingPermanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)Ends: Nov 2nd Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. We’re looking for a Visitor Experience Manager to lead on programming and visitor experience at Thames Valley. If you’re audience-focused, collaborative, and ready to make a lasting impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NRCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK30,966 pa