Location: Peak District (with opportunities potentially available nationally)
The National Trust cares for some of the UK’s most important historic places, countryside and green spaces, helping to preserve nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
Across the Peak District, the National Trust supports a wide range of opportunities for people interested in hospitality, visitor engagement, conservation, catering, retail and outdoor work.
The National Trust recognises the importance of creating accessible pathways into employment and volunteering for young people, including those with care experience, and is committed to offering supportive opportunities to help build confidence, skills and experience.
The organisation uses a strengths-based recruitment approach, meaning applicants are assessed on their potential, attitude and approach rather than simply previous experience. This is designed to create a fairer and more inclusive recruitment process for young people entering the workplace.
Offer Overview
Entry Level Employment Opportunities
The National Trust is currently promoting entry level and seasonal opportunities, including Food & Beverage Team Member roles within Peak District locations such as Ilam Park.
These roles can help young people gain:
- Customer service experience
- Team working skills
- Confidence in a workplace environment
- Experience within hospitality and visitor settings
All current vacancies can be viewed here:
The National Trust welcomes applications from people with no previous employment experience and encourages young people to apply based on their strengths and potential.
Where appropriate, support may also be available through informal conversations with National Trust staff to help young people better understand roles and opportunities available within the organisation.
Volunteering Opportunities
The National Trust also offers a range of volunteering opportunities across the Peak District and Derbyshire. These opportunities can help young people:
- Build confidence and employability skills
- Meet new people
- Gain practical outdoor and customer-facing experience
- Explore conservation, heritage and community work
- Improve wellbeing through connection with nature and supportive teams
Volunteering opportunities may include:
- Conservation and environmental projects
- Visitor welcome roles
- Behind-the-scenes support
- Catering and hospitality support
- Community and engagement activities
There are opportunities suited to different interests, confidence levels and availability. Training, support and reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses are often provided.
Further information can be found here:
Additional Support
If a care experienced young person is interested in opportunities with the National Trust but feels unsure about applying, initial informal conversations may be available to help them:
- Understand the types of roles available
- Learn more about working for the National Trust
- Build confidence before applying
- Connect with the most appropriate contact or location
Taking up this Offer
Eligibility
- Care leavers aged 16–25
- Young people interested in employment or volunteering opportunities
Experience Required
No prior experience is necessary for many entry level or volunteering opportunities. The National Trust encourages applications from people with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
How to Apply
Current vacancies can be searched here:
For volunteering opportunities in the Peak District:
If you apply for any opportunities, please also notify the Care Leaver Covenant by email at connects@mycovenant.org.uk
Social Media Handles
- Website: National Trust
- Careers: National Trust Careers
- Instagram: National Trust Instagram
- LinkedIn: National Trust LinkedIn
