Buggy Drivers

Buggy Drivers are the Formula 1 stars of National Trust – just with a bit less speed!
They help visitors who might struggle to get around our special place, as some of our historic places weren’t built to be pedestrian-friendly!

Hardwick is a stunning Elizabethan house with park and gardens. Hardwick offers visitors a year-round experience, from colourful herbaceous borders and prize- winning vegetables that are used in the restaurant to the picturesque circular parkland walks and plenty of family friendly activities.

By getting involved, you could…

•  Enjoy being outside and feel the wind in your hair
•  Use and develop your communication skills to help people feel at ease during their visit
• Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
• Join an enthusiastic and varied team and make some new friends
•  See Hardwick from a new perspective, and work in beautiful surroundings
• Help other people enjoy their visit to National Trust places as much as you do
• Take pride in helping to encourage support for the National Trust as a charity.

What’s involved?
We strive to create a culture that values difference. Everyone should feel welcome and values, giving them the best possible experience.

•  Answering questions about Hardwick and the Trust as a whole
•  Helping if people ask, and thinking about the best routes around the property, considering the visitors own circumstances
•  Assist the team in offering exceptional service by transporting those visitors who need it around the estate on the buggy
•  Finding out what’s on offer at Hardwick and other local sites, so you can promote
  The Trust, and encourage people to support us through fundraising, membership and ways to donate
•  With training you will promote the sale of National Trust membership, the property guidebook; pin badges
• Keeping in touch with the wider team, so you know what’s happening each day
• Helping the National Trust continue to look after our special places, for ever, for everyone
• Taking care of the people that use the buggy by driving it well
• Completing daily checks and maintenance to make sure the buggy is safe to use
• Getting to know the health and safety and evacuation procedures
• There might be some other activities that are of interest to you at Hardwick, helping to further develop your skills

This role will suit you if you are …

the proud owner of a full clean driving license, who likes being outside in all
weathers, is keen to make people feel welcome, and is practical and hands on. We
deliver exceptional customer service, and this is something you will actively strive
for as part of our team. You should support the aims of the National Trust, and if
you love Hardwick too, that’s even better.

Extra Information

We’ll help you get to know Hardwick, how you can help and how you will work
with the rest of the team – with induction and training
We’ll also cover agreed costs of your travel between home and Hardwick Hall