We’d love to hear from you if you’re: focused on giving great service to everyone you meet a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative well-organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills. Active Outdoors Assistant x 2Nymans’ famed grade II listed garden is a key attraction at the estate. The garden has a nationally significant collection of plants, including rare Chilean and South African species. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an artistic environment with a hard-working team who set and achieve ambitious targets. The varied programme of events at Nymans’ includes outdoor theatre, jazz and photography workshops. The bookshop regularly hosts readings by local authors. Click here for more information about this locationOver the Summer of Play programme, the Active Outdoors Assistant role will help set up the activities and pack down at the end of the day, ensuring presentation standards of the Play zones remain high throughout the summer, providing the safe and clean experience visitors expect. The role will welcome and engage with families daily and also help in hosting or facilitating featured games on some days.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: 29 June 2025 Interview Dates: 7 and 10 July 2025To 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. 164868IRC164868Haywards HeathFixed Term f/t or p/t (until 31/08/25)Ends: Jun 29th 185 mi from ManchesterThis 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.We’re looking for someone who loves the outdoor life and wants to help people to enjoy it in their own way. Our Active Outdoors Assistant role is all about giving people a warm welcome, sharing practical information and offering helpful advice. Supporting our Summer of Play active outdoor activities, you’ll play a key part in making sure everyone has an enjoyable and memorable experience.Nymans Garden, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6EBCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK12.75 per hour