National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty

Are you a driven leader who thrives on delivering exceptional visitor experiences? We're looking for a confident, decisive and inspiring leader to join the Bath Assembly Rooms team as Visitor Operations Manager. If you're passionate about high standards, and ready to take ownership in a fast-paced, visitor-focused, commercially-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. What it's like to work here It'san exciting time to join the team at Bath Assembly Rooms. This beautiful Grade 1 listed building, known for music, parties, dancing and entertainment during Bath's Georgian heyday, will reopen in 2027 following two years of a major capital works project and the installation of an ambitious brand-new visitor attraction. You'llbe joining Bath Assembly Rooms ahead of a period of significant change, taking the lead on the property teams' preparations for moving back into the building, and leading for the creation of a brand-new operational team. You'll be part of the Property Leadership Team, reporting to the General Manager, and will be part of both the Duty Manager rota (including weekends and Bank Holidays) and the out-of-hours on-call rota (eligible for additional payment in the event of a call-out). Bath Assembly Rooms is part of the National Trust Bath Property Group which also includes Dyrham Park, Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath Skyline and Bathampton Meadows. What you'll be doing As Bath Assembly Rooms transitions from project mode to operating mode, you'll work closely with colleagues in the project team to make the change as smooth as possible and will be responsible for managing the property team's move back into the building. As we build a brand-new property team, you'll work closely with property colleagues to create an inclusive, participative culture, ensuring all feel welcome and establish excellent relationships with external partners, communities and individuals, fostering an atmosphere of collective exploration, discovery and collaboration. You'll manage the team responsible for ensuring Bath Assembly Rooms is ready to welcome visitors safely, compliantly and with the highest standard of presentation and customer service, including line manager responsibility for the Facilities Manager, Visitor Welcome Manager, Senior Gardener, Business Services Co-ordinator and Technicians. You'll have overall responsibility for the compliance of the building, facilities and operations at Bath Assembly Rooms. As a member of the property group leadership team, you'll champion the Trust's ambition to end unequal access and grow support, working closely with colleagues in the Visitor Experience, Curatorial, and Community, Participation and Volunteering teams, to maintain, develop and grow the new visitor attraction at Bath Assembly Rooms. Who we're looking for Deep understanding of how to deliver high-quality, inclusive and consistent visitor experiences across a large site. Strong knowledge of operational risk management, emergency procedures, and legal compliance in a public-facing environment. Understanding of how to link visitor experience to income generation (e.g. membership, retail, car parks) and cost control. Familiarity with using visitor data and feedback to inform service improvements Ability to lead large, diverse teams (staff and volunteers), set clear expectations, and foster a high-performance culture Strong service ethos with the ability to embed a culture of welcome and satisfaction across all touchpoints. Effective communicator who can work closely with the Property Leadership Team and external partners. Experience managing day-to-day operations in a heritage, cultural, or leisure setting. 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 (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 Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, BA1 2QH Documents Visitor Operations Manager - Grade 6.pdf Requirements Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Closing Date: 06 September 2026 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.

Fixed Term p/t (22.24 hrs pw to 28/07/28) Dorking 2536.4 km from undefined Ends: Sep 6th Ref: IRC179117 Philanthropy Consultant 26,391 pa Summary The core purpose of the National Trust - to protect and care for places so that people and nature can thrive - depends on our crucial fundraising work. We're looking for a Philanthropy Consultant to join us in London & South East, to help shape and achieve our ambitious vision for fundraising. This is a part time role. Ideally you'd be able to work all day on Tuesdays, but we're open to discussing this at interview. We plan to hold interviews on the week commencing 14 September 2026. What it's like to work here You'll be part of the Trust's specialist delivery team: a flexible resource of specialist skills and expertise. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including curators, fundraisers, building surveyors and project managers, you'll be working with others to help make things happen. This role is based in the London & South East region, your contractual place of work will be one of the National Trust offices, to be discussed at interview. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places with regular visits to our London sites and office. 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. The team delivers work that deepens audience engagement and builds meaningful awareness, connection and action for the National Trust, shaping how people understand, value and support its mission. They are an open, honest, considerate and highly collaborative group who work across diverse places, projects and strategic priorities to create impact at scale. What you'll be doing You'll be working alongside others responsible for raising funds, a variety of specialists, colleagues who manage Trust places and their teams who work on site. You'll be sharing your knowledge and expertise, supporting others to develop and deepen their understanding. You'll work at much-loved Trust places and reach stretching targets through a range of fundraising initiatives. You'll be responsible for developing relationships with new trusts and foundations, and with high-value supporters, talking to them about all aspects of the Trust's work. You'll be working with our advocates, project teams and specialists from across the Trust. You'll expand philanthropic giving to an inspiring cause, and you'll support and develop new fundraising initiatives. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced in developing complex fundraising plans, with multiple income streams, for projects with high 6 and 7 figure stretching targets, and can show evidence of hitting these targets proficient in fundraising through individual giving, gifts in wills and charitable trusts adept at building and adapting a compelling case for support able to challenge colleagues to think differently and become innovative fundraisers a skilled communicator, who can build strong relationships within diverse teams, both internally and externally a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions proactive and organised, with experience of managing projects and a talent for multi-tasking and getting things done, strongly focused on detail, quality, cost and time a leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture. 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 Polesden Lacey - RO, Great Bookham, Dorking, RH5 6BD Documents Philanthropy Consultant Grade 5.pdf Requirements Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 6 September 2026 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.

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty in London & South East is seeking a Philanthropy Consultant to lead fundraising strategy, develop trust/foundation partnerships and engage high-value supporters. This is a part-time role with hybrid working; interviews planned for September 2026. You'll join a multidisciplinary delivery team, sharing expertise with fundraisers, curators and project managers to deliver impact at scale.

We're looking for a Facilities Assistant at Belton House 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: Permanent Working Pattern: You will work 20 hours per week, with shifts scheduled on Monday, Thursday, and either Saturday or Sunday, depending on team cover requirements. 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 quintessential English country house is a busy and vibrant place to be. Last year Belton House welcomed 450,000 visitors through its doors and numbers are growing fast. Belton House has opportunities across all areas so, if you are enthusiastic and committed to making this popular property the best it can be, the team would love to hear from you. 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) 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 Belton House, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LS Documents Facilities Assistant - Career Level A1.pdf Requirements Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 06 September 2026 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.

At the National Trust we care for places of historic interest and natural beauty for everyone, for ever. We provide access to more land in Northern Ireland, England and Wales than any other private landowner. We understand the importance of influencing the planning system at local, regional and national levels in accordance with our statutory purpose, in order to safeguard special places whilst regarding conservation as the careful management of change. Effective planning and land management is at the heart of everything we do. Our sites are under increasing pressure from competing land uses, and we have an important role to play in promoting an integrated approach to sustainable development. We recognise the importance of early engagement to maximising our influence and increasingly we are exploring working in partnership to deliver more through developments as they come forward. What it's like to work here As part of the wider National Trust Specialist Delivery team and a s one of a multi-disciplinary team of experts, including curators, building surveyors and project managers, you'll be working collaboratively with others to support delivery of our strategic priorities. We want to build on our existing work to bring benefit to more people in ways that are meaningful and relevant through working in partnership for shared outcomes. This role covers Northern Ireland, and so your contractual place of work will be the regional hub office at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield, County Down. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at and beyond 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 Acting as the lead on all planning matters across Northern Ireland, you'll provide specialist advice on everything from local spatial planning, development management and land management, as well as policy-related work. You will be able to tackle a wide range of planning challenges facing our places, from influencing external major infrastructure and third-party development projects to the sensitive development of our own sites to sustain their future. With your proven experience colleagues will look to you for in-depth, up-to-the-minute expert advice and guidance. Like everyone here, you'll relish the challenge of helping more people to enjoy our special places and spaces, and to safeguard them for everyone, for ever. Who we're looking for In your application, please provide details of how you meet the criteria below: Significant practical knowledge of the Northern Ireland Planning Act, SPPS and regional planning context An experienced planner (either urban or rural planning) with broader knowledge and experience across at least one of the following areas: major infrastructure, transport planning, policy development, environmental issues, landscape or heritage. Ability to bring strategic oversight; to horizon scan and identify risks and opportunities Adept at analysing, resolving and preparing positions or advice on planning issues and able to influence positive outcomes across decision making and policy creation. Understanding of what's happening in the wider world of land use and planning, including relevant legislation. A chartered Town Planner (or with eligibility for full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute) A flexible thinker and problem solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions A skilled communicator, who can build strong relationships within diverse teams, both internally and externally, translating complex matters to diverse audiences. A confident and experienced stakeholder manager with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence outcomes. 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 (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 Rowallane House - RO, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, BT24 7LH Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 07 June 2026 Interview Date: 16 June 2026 (Rowallane Garden, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7LH) EqualOpportunities 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.

We're looking for a full-time Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to plan and lead our communications and marketing at two of the most prominent historic places in Wrexham - Erddig Hall and Garden and Chirk Castle and Garden. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow support for our work and connect communities with nature, beauty, and history. Salary: £27,612 per annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Duration: Permanent What it's like to work here Working flexibly from home and across both Erddig Hall and Garden and Chirk Castle and Garden, you'll play a key role in shaping how we tell our stories, grow our audiences and strengthen our impact across Wales and beyond. You'll be part of a creative and supportive Wales-wide Marketing and Communications team, working collaboratively to bring our places and visitor offer to life across multiple channels. The role reports to the Communications and Marketing Delivery Partner leading for Growth in Wales, and you'll work closely with colleagues across the region to help delivery our charity's wider strategic priorities. With two very different and distinctive places in your portfolio, no two days will be the same, and you'll work at pace with a wide range of people and teams. What you'll be doing You'll lead communications and marketing activity for both Erddig Hall and Garden and Chirk Castle and Garden, tailoring national strategy to local audiences and property priorities. At Erddig Hall and Garden, you'll help share stories of nature from the estate, celebrate the Hall's heritage and extensive collection, and highlight the strong community work and the role the property plays in bringing people together through shared heritage, learning and participation. At Chirk Castle and Garden, you'll bring to life the rich history of this medieval fortress and family home, promote its exceptional gardens, and showcase the conservation work that protects its landscape, biodiversity and status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). You'll also promote events and experiences that reflect the unique character of both places. You'll work closely with senior colleagues to develop messages and themes, find fresh and creative ways to tell the stories of National Trust Cymru places, and engage our audiences with the work we do to protect nature, beauty and history. This is a varied, fast-paced role, managing multiple priorities and promoting a wide range of events, campaigns and distinctive site stories. Who we're looking for An experienced communications & marketing professional Experienced in creating and managing engaging content across web, social media, and on-site materials Able to plan and develop strategic communication plans and manage reputational risk Adept at using audience insight to make informed decisions Skilled at both written and spoken communications A team player, who can also work on your own initiative Organised and good at managing multiple priorities efficiently, while prioritising your workload and meeting tight deadlines 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 (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. Location Erddig, Wrexham, LL13 0YT 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.

We're seeking an experienced property lawyer to join our Legal team, supporting the Trust's strategic ambitions and working closely with professional advisers to manage our diverse estate. Property law at the National Trust is truly unique, combining the full range of land law with the responsibilities of a charity and the National Trust Acts. The role goes beyond transactions, helping to shape strategy and decision making across a wide range of issues. What it's like to work here Working as part of a large in house team for a charity provides opportunities for a unique and interesting caseload that is second to none, a real sense of contributing to a cause you believe in and job satisfaction. It's a team full of expertise and with a strong culture of collaboration, always ready to support each other and share knowledge. We recognise the value that comes with supporting each other and building trusted and positive relationships with each other and our clients. The job is based at our head office in Swindon, with an expectation to attend the office twice a week. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for % of your working week, and there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. What you'll be doing You will support a portfolio of properties across one or more National Trust regions, providing clear, high quality legal advice to stakeholders from operational teams to Regional Directors. Your workload will cover a broad range of matters, including property transactions (acquisitions, disposals and lettings), land and tenancy management across residential, agricultural and commercial estates, and related non property issues. Tasks may range from advising on acquisitions and boundary disputes to reviewing collaboration agreements, event contracts and legislative consultations. You will help clients assess risk and opportunity and deliver practical, solutions focused advice across a diverse caseload. You can view the full role profile for this role in the attached document. 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 qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Conveyancing Practitioner) with post qualification experience in one or more areas of property law, such as estate management, leases (agricultural, commercial or residential), easements, covenants, commons, or property acquisitions. Curious and motivated, with a willingness to learn new areas of law and practice. Able to analyse issues quickly, deliver high quality work, and meet deadlines. A confident communicator who builds strong, positive working relationships. An ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. An effective delegator, you provide clear instructions and ongoing support where needed. Enthusiasm for working within the charitable sector and supporting the Trust's work is just as important as your experience or background. 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 (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. Location Heelis, Swindon, SN2 2NA 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.