Business Services Co-ordinator (place based) - Daventry

We're looking for a Business Services Co-ordinator to join us at Canons Ashby. If you're brilliant at organisation and creating order, and you love working with people, upholding high standards in service and presentation, then this could be the role for you. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). The working pattern includes a full day each Wednesday (8 hours) to cover Duty Manager responsibilities. The successful candidate will also be required to work some weekends and bank holidays. What it's like to work here You'll be part of a small team of staff and dedicated volunteers all working together to provide a great experiences for our visitors. This means that everyone is ready to support where they ca to make the place a success. There's a great team spirit here and lots of passion for the property. You'll play an integral part of ensuring the smooth running of the office and operation. Fromm ordering supplies managing the group bookings, to doing the banking there's lots to be involved in. What you'll be doing This is a busy place, there's a lot going on and you'll find that no two days are the same. You'll support all departments, be it events admin support or purchasing and you'll be responsible for the banking too. Generally, you'll be supporting day-to-day operations, and being the first person that people see when they come into the office. Your advice and experience will be sought after by others beyond the office team. You'll be a champion of best practice when it comes to business support, and will confidently challenge the status quo when you think there's a better way of doing something.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• experienced in giving business support, along with responsibility for facilities or office supervision
• good at communicating, both in writing and speaking
• able to work as part of a team, but also on your own initiative
• flexible and focused on people
• happy to multi-task and manage your own priorities and workload
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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