Campsite Assistant

2025-02-10 | National Trust | Holmrook | ENG | United Kingdom

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Holmrook CA19 1TH
Privileges:
  • Car scheme
  • Company pension
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Season ticket loan

We are looking for a Campsite Assistant to work at both Wasdale and Eskdale Campsite. Day to day, you will support the delivery of an enjoyable outdoor holidays experience for our visitors.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time). Shifts will be within the times of 9am and 8pm, based on weekly rotas with 2 weeks notice. Weekend and bank holiday working required.

Contract: Fixed term until 31st October 2025

Salary: £11.64 an hour

Interview date: Friday 28th February

Internally you will be known as 'Outdoors Holidays Operation Assistant'.

Because this role is based in a rural area, please think about how you’d be able to get here for work, before you apply for this job. No accommodation is provided in this role.

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 with a dynamic and energetic team across two campsites, Wasdale and Eskdale Campsites, working in teams of 2 – 5 individuals at any one time. Each campsite has its own special charm being situated in two quite different iconic West Lakes Valleys. Wasdale being the home to the England’s deepest Lake, England’s Highest Mountain (Scafell Pike) and Britain’s favourite view, whilst Eskdale being a gateway to the magnificent Western fells with numerous sites and activities available to visitors. The campsites are ideal locations for our guests to begin new adventures.

You will report to your Holidays Operations Manager and training will be provided. There are exciting opportunities within the Holidays team and the wider National Trust.

What you'll be doing:You’ll play a key role in keeping the campsite and bunkhouse clean, well-maintained and welcoming for our guests. This includes practical tasks like cleaning, basic maintenance, reporting any repairs, as well as providing friendly guest service.

You’ll greet visitors, assist with bookings, handle guest enquiries or complaints, and support the running of the campsite shop. Your work will help deliver a fantastic outdoor holiday experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly and to National Trust standards.

  • Who we're looking forHelpful & Friendly
  • Customer focused with a positive attitude
  • Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

The packageThe 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
  • 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


Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 31/10/25)

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