Overview
Programming Assistant – Quarry Bank Mill,Wilmslow, United Kingdom
You’ll assist in the delivery of a programme of activities for a wide range of visitors, including schools and families. You will deliver outdoor learning workshops such as Map Reading and River Studies as well as seasonal events such as Easter, Summer of Play and Christmas. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits, encourage them to build a connection to Quarry Bank and help them understand more about our heritage, conservation and nature.
Salary: £15,502.50 pro rata (FTE £25,837.50 per annum)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 1170 per annum. 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 12 equal instalments over the year.
For this role you will work approximately 3 days per week on a rota basis. The regular working days for this role are Monday, Thursday and Friday plus regular weekend working. There will be some evening work for events.
Interview date: Friday 6th November 2026
This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Reporting to our Visitor Experience 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.
Working with the team you’ll 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 will be delivering outdoor learning sessions to school groups and so a passion for nature and the outdoors is important. Full training in provided but experience working with children would be beneficial.
You will demonstrate a passion for people, with excellent customer service skills and a high standard of presentation.
Working directly with volunteers and staff across departments, you will demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively as part of a large and varied property team.
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.
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 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 (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.
• 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.
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, SK9 4LAProgramming Assistant – A2.pdf Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
Interview date: Friday 6th November 2026
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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.
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