Assistant Business Services Co-ordinator

National Trust Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned conservation organization in Stockport is seeking an Assistant Business Services Co-ordinator for a part-time role of 26.7 hours per week. The ideal candidate will support the office's day-to-day operations, managing diaries and assisting with financial management. Strong interpersonal and IT skills with a positive attitude are essential. The role offers a range of benefits, including a substantial pension scheme and discounts on local attractions, promoting an enjoyable work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Qualifications

• Must be helpful and friendly.
• Have a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Be comfortable using IT packages.
• Show enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills.
• Able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and records for the team.
• Assist with financial management and reporting.
• Handle general administrative tasks.

Skills

Helpful and friendly

Positive 'can-do' attitude

Comfortable using IT packages

Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Team player

Job description

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

As an Assistant Business Services Co-ordinator, you'll be involved in lots of different tasks as you support the day-to-day running of the office. This is a busy and varied job – no two days will be the same. You’ll have an important part to play in your team meeting its goals, so you’ll always be looking at how you can offer help where needed.

This is a part time role offering 26.7hrs a week.

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 Peak District mansion is a popular filming location and was made famous as Pemberley in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. High above Manchester, it is a beautiful and special place and two thirds of our visitors come to enjoy the outdoors here. Lyme boasts 1,400 acres of beautiful parkland and rugged moorland, 2 herds of wild red deer, a very busy programme of events, art and exhibitions. Lyme also has extensive gardens that range from the Italianate Dutch Garden to the Vicary Gibbs tree garden, six catering outlets and two shops. Excellent local transport links means you’re able to travel here by public transport or car.

You’ll be helping to run a business service for the wider team that is efficient, proactive and flexible. Your responsibilities may include managing people’s diaries and records, helping with system and financial management, creating reports and other general administrative tasks.

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

• helpful and friendly
• a people person, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• comfortable using IT packages
• enthusiastic, and happy to learn new skills
• a team player, but also able to work alone under direction

The package

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• 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.

National Trust place: Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, SK12 2NX

Closing Date: 28 December 2025

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 process 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.