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National Trust Bushmills, County Antrim
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary We are looking for a Facilites Assistant at Giants Causeway to help keep the whole place in good condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit. This role is all about using your practical skills and attention to detail to look after a place that people love. Salary: £24,862.50 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours/ working pattern: 1950 hours per year. 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'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 As a Facilities Assistant, you will be based within the North Coast Property Group, helping to ensure that our sites remain safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and operating smoothly for visitors and colleagues alike. The North Coast Property Group includes several iconic visitor attractions, including: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge The Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre Downhill Demesne Hezlett House What you'll be doing You'll help with the day-to-day presentation of the National Trust's buildings and outdoor spaces. You'll be turning your hand to all sorts of cleaning and minor bits of maintenance, making sure that all our facilities are kept in good working order. You'll also be asked to help with some manual work such as unloading deliveries. Duties such as cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking, both inside and outdoors. form a core part of this role. You'll be aiming for the highest standards of customer service everywhere you look after, and this includes speaking to people as they visit and helping them with any queries. You might also get involved with general maintenance work and helping other teams if they need extra support. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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're: focused on giving great service to everyone you meet a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative well-organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way. 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 (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.
National Trust Winchester, Hampshire
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for an enthusiastic Rural Surveyor to deliver professional services for a diverse portfolio of land and property across Hampshire, South Downs & Isle of Wight. You'll work within a friendly and helpful Estate Management team to deliver effective management of rural assets, supporting both operational and strategic objectives. Working collaboratively while maintaining professional independence, you'll apply your technical expertise to provide practical, sustainable solutions that balance environmental, social, and financial considerations. This is an opportunity to develop your career within a values-driven organisation that prioritises long-term impact and inclusive ways of working. What it's like to work here The management of our tenancies and assets, and the relationships we build with our tenants, are fundamental to our £40m+ annual rental income and the delivery of our strategic goals work. In this role, you'll build on these foundations, taking on varied and engaging casework that will help shape the future of the UK's largest private landowner. This role covers estates across Hampshire, South Downs and Isle of Wight, and your contractual place of work will be at our Hub Office in Micheldever (nr. Winchester). Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits, hot desking and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. Our team have a focus on high performance across our work, accompanied with a welcoming and friendly team focused environment. What you'll be doing If you enjoy varied and rewarding work, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across a diverse estate. No two days are the same - you'll support day-to-day estate management while helping shape the future of our land and assets. Your work will include areas such as commercial lettings, management of agricultural tenancies and agri-environment schemes on in hand land, woodland creation and management, access and boundary matters, work with restrictive covenants, managing commons and working with commoners, easements and wayleaves and occasional acquisitions and disposals. You'll champion best practice within a structured governance framework, provide clear advice, and build strong relationships with tenants, helping us care for and conserve our land for the future. 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 A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Knowledge of land use, agriculture, asset management, land management, environmental issues, conservation and sustainable development and understand how that translates to National Trust Strategy Strong verbal and written communication skills including influencing and negotiation The ability to analyse, interpret and resolve rural surveying problems using technical knowledge to implement workable solutions Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the best results, demonstrating best practice and sharing ideas and thinking Demonstrates practical experience collaborating within structured project teams to achieve shared objectives. Understanding team dynamics, contributing effectively to collective goals, and adapting to different roles and responsibilities within a project environment. 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 (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.
National Trust Shawbury, Shropshire
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for a Facilities Assistant to join us at Attingham Park to help keep the whole place in good condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit. This role is all about using your practical skills and attention to detail to look after a place that people love. Salary: £12.75 per hour Contract Duration: Fixed term until 30th June 2027 Contract: This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we?can't?guarantee a set number of hours each week.?While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs.?We'll?try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.?Your shift times will vary depending on operational needs, with typical shifts including 8am-4pm and 9am-5pm. Provisional Interview Date: Friday 9th October 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 Attingham welcomes more than half a million visitors a year. Make no mistake, this is a busy and thriving place to be that is full of life and locally loved. The National Trust team here today conserve and care for the estate carrying on the legacy of the eighth Lord and Lady Berwick who left the estate to the National Trust in 1947. Attingham welcomes everyone - our supporters, members, and visitors are vital in helping us continue our work. Whatever your role, you'll play your part in helping us build relationships and make connections with our regular visitors, those new to Attingham, and those yet to visit, so we can keep Attingham a special place now, and for everyone, and for ever. Attingham Park is arguably Shropshire's greatest estate. Built in 1785 and owned by the same family for five generation, today it is around 4,000 acres in size, and at its heart is a mansion, parkland, walled garden, play space, deer park and various food and beverage and retail outlets. Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing You'll help with the day-to-day presentation of the National Trust's buildings and outdoor spaces. You'll be turning your hand to all sorts of cleaning and minor bits of maintenance, making sure that all our facilities are kept in good working order. You'll also be asked to help with some manual work such as unloading deliveries. Duties such as cleaning, sweeping and litter-picking, both inside and outdoors. form a core part of this role. You'll be aiming for the highest standards of customer service everywhere you look after, and this includes speaking to people as they visit and helping them with any queries. You might also get involved with general maintenance work and helping other teams if they need extra support. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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're: focused on giving great service to everyone you meet a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative well-organised and adaptable willing to learn new skills comfortable working in flexible and adaptable way. 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 (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.
National Trust Altrincham, Cheshire
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for Site Managers to support and deliver the Christmas at Dunham Massey event. In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the event, working closely with both property colleagues and event partners. Salary: £14.16 per hour Contract Duration: Fixed term until 9th January 2027 Working Pattern: The hours advertised for this role is reflective of 12 months, however the actual hours?you'll?be required to work across the term of the contract is 225 hours. The?amount?of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in equal instalments over the term of your contract.?You will work an average of 3 to 4 days per week,?but exact working days and hours will vary during the pre-event and event periods. It is likely that you will work up to 4 shifts of up to 8.5 hours each week, and you'll be required to work a proportion of the 43 event dates as one of the two Duty Managers. Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 6th October Proposed Start Date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026 What it's like to work here Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gave it to the National Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. This elegant Georgian mansion, set within a magnificent 300 acre deer park and including one of Britain's finest winter gardens, is a very popular visitor attraction with over 100 staff. The busy team has a strong commercial focus and a fast-paced environment. Within the park walls there is a shop, café, restaurant and ice cream parlour. On the wider estate, there are 20 farms, 100 cottages, a golf course and an award winning housing development. The house, garden and parkland hide many layers of history and have many stories to tell. Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing Using your strong people skills, you'll build effective working relationships with property colleagues and event partners, leading the venue duty management rota for the event, with support from the Dunham management team and wider property colleagues. You'll ensure Dunham's buildings and landscape are appropriately protected, while maximising opportunities to share the National Trust's purpose and work with the tens of thousands of visitors attending the event. You'll have operational line management responsibility for National Trust staff and volunteers on event nights, and will help ensure the consistent delivery of an excellent visitor experience. You'll also work closely with Dunham's Business Services Team to respond to customer enquiries, provide information, and support the administration of the event. A key part of the role is ensuring compliance with relevant national systems, policies and procedures. You'll promote a strong health and safety culture, assess and manage risk, and help ensure the event operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining high presentation standards and delivering a warm Dunham welcome to every visitor. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You?don't?need to have?all?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're: Operational management experience in a busy customer facing environment and/or at historic properties, with an appreciation of balancing visitor experience and revenue generation Experience of assessing & managing risk, with knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements, and planning for and managing emergency scenarios Strong people skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, deliver through others, and make the most of shared expertise Ability to work on your own initiative, responding to varying pressures and managing difficult situations Some previous leadership experience, demonstrating your ability to make good decisions, take accountability and stay organised Good communication skills, including delivering excellent customer service and handling complaints effectively 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 (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.
National Trust Tunbridge Wells, Kent
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary We're looking for an experienced Estate Manager to join our Estates team and manage a diverse and significant rural property portfolio across Sussex and Kent. You will help to deliver the Trust's ambitions for nature, climate, heritage conservation and public benefit while maximising sustainable income from our estates To be considered for this role you must hold full MRICS membership through the Rural Pathway. Applications from candidates who do not hold this qualification cannot be considered. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months. Applications for part-time working will be considered. What it's like to work here This is a great opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of let estates across Sussex and Kent. Working across farmland, countryside estates, heritage sites and environmental assets, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role with real impact. As part of a collaborative team of estate, conservation and rural specialists, you'll help shape the long-term future of these places. As this role covers the Sussex and Kent region, your contractual place of work will be our Scotney Castle office. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week. What you'll be doing You'll combine commercial estate management with conservation, working across agricultural, residential and commercial property. You'll lead on landlord and tenant matters, including negotiating leases, licences and other property agreements. In particular, you'll be focused on negotiating significant improvements that benefit nature recovery, biodiversity and wildlife. Working within a multi-disciplinary team including Building Surveyors and Estate Management and Lettings Officers, agriculture and nature specialists, property teams and farm tenants, you will deliver ambitious estate management objectives. 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 You'll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths, and the judgment to apply them effectively at scale; MRICS qualified (Rural Pathway) - mandatory requirement. Experience in rural estate management. Knowledge of rural property, landlord and tenant matters, agriculture and land use. Experience managing estate management issues, including rent reviews, lease renewals and negotiations. Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities to improve estate performance. Experience working with tenants, stakeholders, partners and professional advisers. Ability to analyse information, apply professional judgement and provide practical solutions. 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 (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.
National Trust Bridgnorth, Shropshire
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary Are you committed to caring for historic buildings and creating safe, high-quality environments for everyone who visits and works here? We're looking for a Facilities Manager to join the team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining this extraordinary group of properties and providing visible, hands-on leadership to ensure it is safe, resilient and ready to support ambitious plans for visitor experience, conservation and growth. We're looking for a well-organised individual to ensure our properties and facilities are aligned with relevant Health & Safety, Environmental, Fire & Security standards. You'll be based across the National Trust properties in South Shropshire and Kinver Edge as you'll be on property, primarily working weekdays. You'll be required to cover rota gaps and work peak holiday seasons which will include, weekends and bank holidays. What it's like to work here Conservation, climate action, and welcoming everyone, are at the heart of what we do. The team is ambitious, creative and collaborative. You'll work in a busy environment, based at the Dudmaston Estate but working across South Shropshire and Kinver Edge, from Rock Houses to big Country Houses stretching into the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. You'll be able to access knowledge and guidance from property teams, as well as our specialists. As an integral part of a motivated and enthusiastic group of people, you'll play a key part in helping us deliver our goals. There is scope and opportunities to develop within the role, which will help grow your knowledge and confidence. What you'll be doing As our Facilities Manager, you'll be leading all planned preventative, reactive and small projects across the estate. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day running of capital works projects. You'll lead and manage the facilities team of 5 people, who are responsible for maintaining high standards throughout all areas visited by people, including staff and volunteers. You'll also form strong links with your fellow heads of department, and work together to improve things and use resources efficiently. You'll be part of the duty manager team, which means that you'll be on a rota as an occasional duty manager. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced in managing facilities, or supervising, and looking to develop your career keenly interested in looking after buildings and assets to a high standard skilled in managing relations with contractors focused on detail, especially to do with health and safety and compliance knowledgeable of environmental and climate initiatives able to manage large maintenance budgets and make sure projects run smoothly. 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 (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.