National Trust
Community, Participation & Volunteering Assistant
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Summary
Working with the Senior Visitor Experience Officer, you’ll help to support daily operations at Lacock Abbey.
This role is all about connecting with people; helping everyone feel welcome and involved during their visit. Working with volunteers and interacting with visitors, you’ll be making a vital contribution to the Trust’s cause of caring for places so that people and nature can thrive, now and into the future.
Hours: Seasonal, flexible, weekends. This is a zero-hour contract, meaning we can’t guarantee a set number of hours each week. While we aim to provide a consistent work pattern, flexibility is needed as schedules may change based on business needs. We’ll try to give as much notice as possible. The role includes weekends and Bank Holidays but does not require evening or split shifts.
Duration: Fixed term contract until 14-Aug-2027
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Interview dates: Friday 11th September 2026
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
Working within a wonderful, bustling atmosphere this role of Community, Participation & Volunteering Assistant, will support with operations and the organisation of volunteers. Together with a team of volunteers, you will provide a fantastic welcome to visitors at Lacock Abbey. You’ll connect with people and help them connect with the rich history and stories of the Abbey while also raising awareness of our conservation work.
What you'll be doing
As our Community, Participation & Volunteering Assistant, you'll be working within the Visitor Operations team at Lacock, helping with day-to-day operations. You’ll help to make this a flexible, positive and inclusive place for volunteers to get involved. Alongside this, you will help to welcome visitors into the historic Abbey, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable visit.
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You’ll support our work in developing new ways of working together and deepening relationships with existing and new audiences. You’ll also support our teams in offering a warm welcome and working with all kinds of people.
You will work alongside volunteers and help supervise their rotas, along with helping to check and maintain standards of presentation. You may also be asked to support with some administration tasks.
Who we're looking for
We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have
- 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.
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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- 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.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
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National Trust place
Lacock Abbey & House, High Street, Chippenham, SN15 2LG
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Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 30th August 2026
To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.
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.
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