Summary We protect and care for places so that people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. We look after the nation’s coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits.  Gifts in wills are integral to funding this work and we have ambitions to grow this support.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our gifts in wills team.  This is a part time job of 30 hours per week.
This opportunity is within Fundraising at the National Trust, to support a range of events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for our gifts in wills enquirers, intenders and pledgers.
We are currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2024.
What it's like to work here We are embarking on a new phase in fundraising with ambitions for significant growth to help ensure that our work in conservation and for nature continues and that everyone feels welcome and enjoys access to our places.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
The role will involve some travel to venues, properties and regional hubs to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work around events and planning.
What you'll be doing As Events Assistant, you’ll support the Regional Legacy Team to deliver logistics for a portfolio of high-quality events, collaborating across regional teams, marketing and events to co-ordinate the end-to-end delivery of our events programme in a smooth, timely manner.
You’ll draft and send invitations and other events communications to a range of audiences and keeping event records up to date
Supporting the Regional Legacy Team with information and ideas to inform the continuous development of our events and future strategy.  You’ll assist in bringing that to life in the way the events are then executed. 
In line with our organisational values, you will consider how you Welcome Everyone in the work that you do.
Who we're looking for We recommend you view the full role profile document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed; this just provides a full picture of what is possible in the role. We’d love you to have or are: 

• Experience in event management and processes
• Knowledge of fundraising, stewardship and/or working in the charity sector.  
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team 
• A great eye for detail, producing high quality work and able to work to deadlines
• Written and verbal communication skills with supporters and stakeholders
• Highly organised and efficient but also sensitive in your approach 
• Excellent IT skills, including working with databases and other events tools

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)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• 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

• Independent financial advice

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