Campsite Assistant

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

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 process 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  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.

We are looking for a Campsite Assistant to work in Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside.

Fixed Term Full time (37.5 hrs per week) to 01/11/26. Contract starts 2 March and ends 1 November 2026. Early closure of advert is possible.

37.5 hours a week (full time). 4 × 8 hour days and 1 × 5.5 hour day, followed by two days off. Working days to be confirmed but could be any day Monday‑Sunday. Weekend and bank holiday working required. Shifts will be from 7 am at the earliest until 8:30 pm at the latest, with staff starting at staggered times throughout the morning.

Shift times will vary throughout the season depending on how busy the site is.

£12.75 an hour.

Interview date: w/c Monday 19th January. For this role you will need to complete our online assessment instead of using a CV or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information about the role.

Accommodation is provided to the postholder for the proper or better performance of their duties in accordance with Trust criteria and HMRC rules. Internally, within the National Trust, you’ll be known as an ‘Outdoors Holidays Operations Assistant’.

Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, LA22 0JA.

Eligibility to Work in the UK.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all 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.

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.