Events Assistant

2 weeks ago


Warminster, Wiltshire, United Kingdom National Trust Full time
The Stourhead Events Team is proud to deliver events throughout the year from proposals to our winter lights trail.

Many of the events are delivered in partnership with third parties and the role includes both weekend and evening work when delivering events.

This role is a fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.

However, there is a long crossover period where you will be given full training to feel confident and be successful in this role.

Please note that this role involves working outdoors in all weathers.

The income generated from each event stays at Stourhead and helps us to look after this special place.

This salary will be applicable from 1st April 2024. The start date for this role is the beginning of May.


What it's like to work here:An 18th Century Palladian mansion with a world-famous landscape garden, its no surprise that Stourhead is one of our busiest and 'best loved' properties.

It's a centrepiece of the community and the high level of repeat regular visitors make it a hugely rewarding place to work.

With a huge catering operation and sizable retail outlet, the 50 strong team work closely with local partners and businesses.

Whether you want to work indoors, outdoors, in the ice cream parlour or restaurant, there are opportunities for everyone at Stourhead.


What you'll be doing:

Working alongside the Events Manager and dedicated team of volunteers you will be instrumental in delivery proposals, photoshoots, weddings and outdoor performances in the summer season and then Christmas at Stourhead, our Christmas lights trail, in the winter months.

You will be involved in the event delivery process from bookings to admin and then delivery, working both indoors and out across the year.


The Events team is proud to work alongside all of the Stourhead property teams as well as with our sister property, Mompesson House in Cathedral Close, Salisbury.

At Mompesson you will be assisting with developing a brand new event offer to begin in 202- Who we're looking forExperience of working in a customer facing events focused environment ideally within the heritage or visitor attraction sector.


  • Good people, time management and organisational skills with an ability to think on your feet and keep calm when under pressure.
  • Able to work alone or in a team using your initiative when needed, some experience of working with volunteers is desirable.
  • A flexible approach with a willingness to work weekends and into the evenings in an outdoor environment.
  • This role does involve some manual labour as part of event set up.
  • A desire to make a difference, show initiative and contribute to the core values of the Trust
The packageThe 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)
  • Taxfree childcare scheme
  • Rental deposit loan scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free parking at most Trust places
  • Independent financial advice

Requirements :
Compliance.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (867 hrs py to 02/02/25)
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