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Assistant to the Property Manager
A Property Manager has overall operational responsibility for a property and its contact with the general public. He / she ensures that the property is managed in a financially responsible way, and that high standards of conservation are achieved. These placements would suit anyone seeking work experience in heritage management, museums or tourism and leisure. Tasks may include:
- assisting the manager in property planning and liaison with staff and volunteers;
- budgeting and accounting;
- developing the visitor experience - including interpretation, production and distribution of publicity material and organising events;
- assisting with security and emergency procedures.
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Education Assistant
The Trust's vision for learning commits us to helping people of all ages learn from the rich educational resources available at all our properties. These placements can provide a good grounding for education graduates, teaching students, and youth and community workers. Duties may include:
- research on the property, its history and contents;
- developing teaching materials based on the property;
- using and maintaining learning resources;
- working with visiting school and youth groups;
- monitoring the quality of educational visits;
- leading and training other volunteers.
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Events Assistant
A key feature of the Trust's offer to visitors and fundraising activity is the staging of an extensive programme of property based events. This role would be of most benefit to those looking for supervisory or managerial work experience, particularly in tourism and leisure. Tasks might include:
- event planning;
- promotion, PR and marketing;
- event management and co-ordination.
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Gardener
National Trust parks and gardens are managed according to a long-term plan for their conservation. This takes into account all their history, influences and qualities, together with constraints that affect them. Volunteer gardeners (often horticultural students) help permanent staff in the upkeep, development and protection of gardens in tasks such as:
- developing and renewing gardens by planting, establishing borders and other garden features, clearing, pruning and renovating overgrown areas;
- garden upkeep and equipment maintenance;
- providing information to visitors.
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Wardening Assistant
Volunteer wardens support the Trust's twin objectives of conserving properties and helping people to enjoy and understand them. This type of placement often appeals to countryside conservation, environmental or horticultural students. Depending on the location, this role could include:
- woodland work;
- drystone walling;
- fencing and gate-building;
- working with volunteers and education groups;
- liasing with tenants, farmers, local communities and local authorities;
- conducting guided walks;
- erosion management;
- improving access for disabled visitors.
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