Programming Assistant - Wilmslow

Programming Assistant - Wilmslow Summary You’ll assist in the delivery of our Christmas events and help create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits. This role will predominately support our Enchanted Winter Walk which is an outdoor, evening event. Salary: 12.75 per hour Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 4th January 2026 Hours: 84 hours worked across the 7 week contract. This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments. Average of 12 hours a week but this will vary depending on business need. This will usually be 2 days a week, out of Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays are required to support our Christmas events. Interview Date : Monday 3rd November Start Date : w/c Monday 17th November 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 Reporting to our Experience & Visitor Programming Manager, you’ll work with a team of passionate and creative staff and volunteers at Quarry Bank. This former cotton mill was built in 1784 and is one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. The busy estate hosts many schools’ programmes and events, which help bring Quarry Bank’s fascinating story to life. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inspiring location and the team pride themselves on being dynamic, highly motivated and passionate people. What you'll be doing Working to deliver our Christmas events, you will ensure our visitors have a great visitor experience and make festive family memories. You will be predominantly supporting our outdoor, evening lights event - Enchanted Winter Walk. Working with the 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. 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. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you have: good communication skills, building relationships with a wide range of people a team player, but can also work by yourself adaptable and have a flexible approach an understanding of the importance of great service keen to learn new things 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 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.

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire, GB

Posted Date: 10/18/2025