Events Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a seasonal part - time member of staff on an annualised fixed term contract, starting from the beginning of July and ending on 5th October.

**Working hours**:268 hours over the the length of the contract. The role will include weekend working (Saturdays) and some evening working.

You will be joining the Events Manager and Volunteer team to deliver each event over the summer months.

**Salary**:£12.75 per hour

**Contract/ Working pattern**: Fixed Term Contract until 05-Oct-2025. 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 contract.

**Interview date**:19th June 2025

**Potential start date**:July 2025

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:You will be working outdoors in the garden to deliver a series of events over the months of July - September. As a property our events over the summer include Outdoor Cinema, Classic Car Groups, Weddings, Proposals and Photoshoots. You will be working on them all, alongside the Events Manager and volunteer team.

This is a predominantly outdoor based, active role, assisting with the set up and operational logistics for each event to ensure that they run smoothly and successfully. Activities include the set up of furniture, assisting suppliers with the logistics of working in the garden and being customer facing for the event itself. You will be answering any questions, assisting guests and those attending the events, helping to ensure health and safety standards and any other necessary activities to ensure a smooth running, successful event. No two events are the same, one day you may be assisting with a wedding for 80 people and then later in the work, helping one person propose at twilight on the Palladian Bridge.

There will also be a small amount of indoor administration work to support each event.

This role does include weekend and some evening working.

Who we're looking forThe Events team at Stourhead is proud to host many events each year which help to bring new visitors to the property, deepen connection with the property for others and also generate income to support our conservation work. As the events assistant for the property you will be at the heart of delivering these events. The work is varied and mainly outdoors.

Each year, the events team will deliver around 20 weddings, assist with many proposals of marriage or couple photoshoots as well as work with third parties to host outdoor cinema, theatre and of course, Christmas at Stourhead.

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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- 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

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (268 hrs py to 05/10/25)