Programming Assistant

National Trust Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known heritage organization seeks an Events Assistant at Ormesby Hall, UK. This role involves supporting the planning and execution of various activities and events throughout the year, requiring strong communication skills and teamwork. The position offers fixed-term employment with flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Benefits include a substantial pension scheme, free entry to National Trust locations, and discounts. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to enhance the visitor experience.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Employee discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and development of a programme of activities and events.
• Create and deliver events that enhance the visitor experience.
• Set up and pack down activities, including seasonal events.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Understanding of service importance

Organization

Job description

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the visitor experience team at Ormesby Hall as an Events Assistant (known as Programming Assistant in the National Trust). You'll assist in the delivery and development of a programme of activities and events, such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Duration: Fixed term contract from March until 31st December 2026

Hours/working pattern: 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 over the contract.

You'll work up to 5 days a week during school holidays. Where 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 business needs. This role involves weekend and some evening work.

Interview date: Thursday 5th March

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 the Senior Visitor Experience Officer, you'll work within an immediate team of four at Ormesby Hall and also with other departments, such as the collections & house and outdoors team. This role is based at the property so there is no remote working possible.

What you'll be doing

Working with the team, you'll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors all year round. You'll be responsible in the setting up and packing down of activities, including the Easter trail and summer of play equipment. You'll also support in the planning and decorating of Ormesby Hall at Halloween and Christmas and deliver activities during the school holidays and support with the bigger weekend events, such as Love Local.

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 are 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)
• 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.

National Trust place

Ormesby Hall, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AS

Documents

Programming Assistant - Career Level A2.pdf

Requirements

Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Important notice

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

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 [e-mail]

If 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 [e-mail] 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.