Programming Assistant

We’re looking for someone who loves the natural world and wants to be involved in helping connect people with nature and our conservation work through our programme of activities and events.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative team and help create and deliver innovative programming to engage new audiences and inspire local communities.

Salary: £11.64 an hour

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2026

Hours: 18.75 hours a week. Includes weekend working

Interview date: Wednesday 13th November 2024

This role is required to work with vulnerable groups including children and any offer of employment or volunteering is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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.

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve is a beautiful, wild landscape, one of Europe’s most important wetlands, and home to over 9300 species of wildlife.

We’re proud to be one of only 19 Children and Young People (CYP) Hubs in the National Trust, delivering a vibrant programme of activities including: school visits, family events and volunteer opportunities. One aspect of the role will be supporting our work with a local special school.

We’re also developing our nature connection work through our Arts Council England project: Listen to the Voices of the Fen.  The Programming Assistant will support this project, in particular during summer 2025 when the sound installations are launched. Further project information can be found at Listen to the Voices of the Fen

You’ll work as part of our Programming and Partnerships Team, supporting the creation and delivery of the property’s exciting programme of activities and events. 

You’ll also report to, and work closely with, the Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer, helping the team with a variety of administration and hands on tasks, including some weekend working to supporting the delivery of activities

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.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Good communication skills, building relationships with a wide range of people
• A team player, but can also work by yourself
• Adaptable and have a flexible approach
• An understanding of the importance of great service
• Keen to learn new things
• Well organised and able to manage time well 

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)Tax free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
• Independent financial advice