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Summary We're looking for a creatively-minded person to help hundreds of thousands of visitors a year connect to the all areas of the estate at Lanhydrock. This role will lead on some areas of programming and marketing and support others, giving our visitors reasons to return and inspiring the next generation of National Trust enthusiasts.
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 year
What it's like to work here The Lanhydrock estate comprises a grade I listed mansion set in a 25 acre garden and surrounded by 910 acres of countryside. The property is presented today at its late Victorian zenith when it was the home of Thomas, 2nd Lord Robartes, his wife Mary and their large family who were looked after by a staff of 80. The property offers a fascinating insight into the workings of a country estate, both above and below stairs. The property welcomes around 500,000 visitors a year to its wider estate and 200,000 to the house and garden. For more information about our property please visit lanhydrock What you'll be doing We're looking for someone with a can-do attitude, energetic, passionate about our places and our cause, and can work creatively as well as getting their sleeves rolled up with delivery. You should be a team player, self-driven and can energise and inspire our brilliant volunteers. Working collaboratively across teams, you will lead on planning a calendar of inspiring events and experiences which make audiences feel welcomed and valued. You will maintain existing partnerships and build new relationships with local and wider communities, looking to find creative ways to share the nature, history, and beauty of the place and to attract visitors at traditionally quieter times of year. You will contribute to ensuring our website reflects our offer and engage with our audience through our social media channels. You will lead a team of volunteer experience makers to share our property story in an authentic way. You'll generally work four days a week but be prepared to be flex up or down dependent on the seasonal demands of the role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you have:- experience of designing and delivering creative activities tailored to different audiences, ideally in the area of heritage, culture or natural environment
- good people skills and team worker, enabling effective working relationships with those in the team and across the property.
- strong organisational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines and working within budgets
- able to work on own initiative.
- good IT skills and familiarity with website and social media.
- flexible customer focussed approach with experience of delivering high standards of customer service. .
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)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- 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
- Independent financial advice
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