We’re looking for a Programming Assistant! You’ll assist in the delivery and development of a programme of activities and events. By doing so, you’ll help to create an enjoyable experience for everyone that visits and help them understand more about Tredegar House.
Salary: £15,502.50 per annum (pro-rated based on £ 25,837.50 full-time equivalent)
Contract Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: You will work 22.5 hours per week, including some weekends.
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
Tredegar House is a busy property, with a wide range of seasonal and cultural events and activities taking place throughout the year. This role is based entirely at Tredegar House, conveniently located just off the M4, a few miles from Newport and approximately 8 miles from Cardiff.
Loved by visitors for its warm welcome, Tredegar House offers a unique and rewarding place to work. You’ll be part of a friendly team that is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for our visitors.
Reporting to the Senior Visitor Experience Officer, you’ll play a key role within the Visitor Experience team. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues from a variety of teams and work closely with our dedicated volunteers.
We’re proud of the role the Welsh language plays in the places and communities we care for across Wales. Whether you’re a fluent Welsh speaker, a learner, or completely new to the language, we’ll support you to develop the skills and confidence needed for your role and to engage with Welsh language and culture as part of working at the National Trust.
What you’ll be doing
Working with the Visitor Experience and House team at Tredegar, you’ll create and deliver events and activities that bring our place to life for our visitors all year round.Understanding how and why we engage our supporters is key. You’ll help link everything we do back to our cause and the on-going work we do. You’ll deliver high standards of presentation on site and ensure all our communications with our visitors around the property are clear and consistent. You’ll liaise across departments, including working with Facilities, Marketing and Communications, Gardeners and Volunteers.
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.
Who we’re looking for
- 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
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)
- 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.
National Trust place
Tredegar House, NULL, Newport, NP10 8YW
Documents
- Programming Assistant – Career Level A2.pdf
- IRC178634 – Cynorthwyydd Rhaglennu.docx
- Cynorthwyydd Rhaglennu – Lefel Gyrfa A2.pdf
Requirements
Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: 9th August 2026
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.
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
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