Summary

The National Trust is a busy organisation that has a lot going on at all times - you can guarantee that no day is the same so you’ll have to love variety. As well as supporting day to day operations, you’ll have the chance to support a variety of projects. You’ll learn to champion best practice when it comes to business support, and will always be looking at how you can offer help where needed.

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What it's like to work here

You'll be working for the North and West Lakes portfolio helping to look after a large portion of the Lake District. You'll be based at our office in Borrowdale, near Keswick; with one day a month spent at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth supporting the team there. There will also be opportunities to work in Wasdale and Eskdale where we have ranger bases. Who says Business Support staff have to be stuck in the same office everyday?!

What you'll be doing

Known for your attention to detail and can do attitude, you’ll help provide a comprehensive administration service to your team. As well as assisting with people’s diaries and movements, you’ll be comfortable using a variety of IT packages to help create reports, keep accurate records, and write timely and accurate internal/external communications. In essence you’ll assist with the delivery of an effective business support function.

Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert.

Who we're looking for

Our team love to be busy, and so will you, so to thrive in this environment,

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Helpful and approachable demeanour

• A good team player

• Advanced IT Skills and ability to use digital/social media and other marketing channels

• Have clear written and verbal communication skills

• Take pride on delivering excellent customer service

• Ability to prioritise your own workload

• Good eye for detail

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• A salary of £18,298 per annum pro rata