Internship Role Profile
Arts and Events Intern:
Supporting the Tyntesfield Trust New Art and
Visitor Services departments
Overview of the role
This exciting role offers the opportunity to work alongside the Visitor Services team
and the Contemporary Art’s programme, joining one of the National Trust’s busiest
and innovative sites. The intern will divide their time between the two departments
taking on the role of both Events Intern - reporting to the Events Officer,
and Arts Intern - reporting to the Contemporary Arts Manager.
The Events Intern role encompasses all aspects of event management from
production to delivery of events, and will give the successful candidate a wealth of
experience for anyone who wishes to seek a future career in this field.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield
The Arts intern role will involve all aspects of delivering the ‘Trust New Art Bristol’
programme of international, national and regional contemporary art projects, exhibitions
and collaborations in and around National Trust properties in the Bristol area.
www.trustnewartbristol.org
What’s in it for you?
Working with the Events Officer, you’ll get hands on experience of creating, planning
and delivering a wide range of events for Bristol and North Somerset audiences. This
will allow you the opportunity to;
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Gain an understanding of the work of the National Trust
Develop skills that will be of value to you through your career development
Leave a lasting legacy by ensuring the 2014/15 events programme is both a
highly rated set of visitor experiences and financial success
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally
binding one or an employment contract
Working with the Contemporary Arts Manager, you will become a core member of a
fun and dynamic team. You will;
 Learn about the process of curating contemporary art in a heritage context.
 Gain valuable on-the-job experience that will be advantageous in your career
development.
 Gain valuable experience in working with the public, volunteers and artist.
What’s involved as Events Intern?
We want you to not only support our Events Officer and the existing programme of
events at Tyntesfield, but to create your own events and activities from concept to
delivery. To do this you’ll need to be able to work to your own initiative, as well as
form working relationships with others at Tyntesfield.
Other aspects of the internship will include;
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Managing projects, including some financial planning and resourcing.
Assisting the Events Officer through administration support as well as being
hands on, on the day of an event.
Office based support (IT skills required; Word, Publisher, Outlook and Internet
explorer).
Delivery support onsite (indoor and outdoor events).
Forming relationships with staff, volunteers external suppliers and our visitors.
Forming external relationships to help market our events.
Becoming familiar with and then following the National Trust’s Health and Safety
Policy at all times.
Giving any other appropriate assistance in relation to the project/role as may be
reasonably requested.
What’s involved as Arts Intern?
Under the guidance and supervision of the Creative Arts Manager and wider team
you will help deliver a programme of contemporary art for the National Trust’s Bristol
portfolio. The placement will require you to think creatively and undertake a range of
tasks:
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Logistical - support planning and delivery
Support with administrative tasks, writing and research
Education and Learning - support all talks/events logistical planning and
delivery
Technical - support conservation and care procedures - condition
reports/documentation/photographic recording
Marketing and print - maintain and update digital presence - website/social
media with short texts and images
Audience development/evaluation - carry out audience surveys and
questionnaires and support volunteers to do so.
Documentation/photography/archive for evaluation - liaison with project
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally
binding one or an employment contract
photographer ensure all projects are documented.
This role will suit people who…
Are energetic, creative, have an attention to detail and understand what an audience
loves. You’ve got to be able to take the rough with the smooth, be adaptable to your
environment, and be able to resolve issues that may arise quickly.
You’ll step up to a challenge and like seeing things through from start to finish. You
will need to have an active interest and background in the Arts as well as a love for
events and experience of operating as part of a team. Oh and you’ll like having fun
too!
Applying for this internship…
If you think you are the right person for the role, please send a CV and 800 words
(absolute maximum) about how you would perfect for this role, the National Trust and
Tyntesfield.
Please send the above items to Bristol.events@nationaltrust.org.uk by 17.00
on Friday 25 April 2014.
A provisional date for interview is Friday 11 May 2014.
The anticipated start date for this internship is Monday 3 June 2014.
Extra information
Location
Tyntesfield, BS48 1NX
Suggested time commitment
4 days per week (to include some evenings, Bank Holidays and weekends)
Suggested length of internship
6 months (June to November 2014)
Training/Resources
As part of your induction you will receive training to help equip you for your role.
Throughout your internship you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, and
review your personal development with your line managers.
You will also have the opportunity to find out more about further opportunities with the
National Trust during your time with us.
Expenses
Out-of-pocket travel costs between home and volunteering place will be paid, and
other reasonable expenses agreed in advance.
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally
binding one or an employment contract
Accommodation for the duration of the internship…
Is provided in the Stable Flat complex at Tyntesfield. This complex has shared
communal areas as well as access to the Tyntesfield estate out of hours subject to
the ‘Long Term Placement Information’ and the ‘Room Share License’.
About the National Trust
Our purpose is to look after special places, forever, for everyone. Growing the
nation’s love of special places is how we do that, putting the relationship between
people and places at the heart of what we do.
We look after historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, farmland, moorland,
islands, castles, nature reserves, villages, pubs and even a goldmine. But we do so
much more too. We run a vast retail chain and a 151-strong outlet catering business.
And because most of the work we do is affected by wider global issues, our interests
extend far beyond just bricks, mortar and land in our care. We speak up on big
issues affecting the coast, countryside and heritage. And all the while we’re
welcoming around 19 million visitors a year. It’s a quite a task.
About Tyntesfield
Tyntesfield is a fine Victorian country house created by one of England’s richest
commoners, William Gibbs, who built his fortune on fertiliser.
Spiralling turrets and pinnacles adorn the roof, ornate stone carvings and church-like
windows complete the Gothic look, giving the feel of a mysterious, fairytale mansion.
Terraced lawns give way to spacious parkland scattered with hundreds of trees
collected by the family, and a glorious walled kitchen garden beyond.
The Tyntesfield estate was saved for the nation by the National Trust in 2002 and is
open everyday except 25th December. For house opening times please see our
website. Entry to the House is by timed ticket only. Numbers are limited so arrive
early to avoid disappointment. Normal admission charge applies.
Our Home Farm Visitor Centre includes a shop, Cow Barn Kitchen, second hand
bookshop and interactive wildlife hub. All are open from 10.30am to 5.30pm.
What is a National Trust Internship?
This is an opportunity for people looking to gain work experience across different
areas of work within the Trust. The internship will be attached to a particular project
or area of work, and will give you the opportunity to develop your skills and
experience in this area. The Trust has a commitment to support the personal
development of individuals who volunteer with us through the internship programme,
recognising the importance of work experience to future career development.
Compiled by: Hugh Harris / Ruth Gooding
Date compiled: April 2014
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally
binding one or an employment contract