Work Experience with The National Trust from 3-5 March 2026 (Yr 13)

Interested in IT? Get hands-on at one of Europe's biggest charities

Discover a Future in Tech with the National Trust

The National Trust is Europe’s biggest conservation charity. This means the organisation looks after (and protects) the nature, beauty, and history across the UK.

This is a big job! So, there are over 1000 different roles at the Trust, that all play a part in completing this work. On this 3-day in-person programme at our central hub in Swindon, you'll learn more about IT roles and what it’s like to work at the National Trust.

Join us for this 3-day experience at our central hub in Swindon, where you’ll meet our team, explore IT roles, and see what a career at the National Trust could look like.

What’s in store:

Tuesday:

• An introduction session where you’ll meet the National Trust team and other young people on the programme.

• Take part in interactive activities to help you to settle in, and to learn more about the National Trust’s work, so you’re ready for the rest of the week.

Wednesday & Thursday:

• Get up close with four of our IT teams, seeing what they do and how they do it.

• Gain and insight into roles that encompass Testing & Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, IT Digital and Salesforce.

To register for a placement, click HERE

Places are limited and open to students within an hour’s commute from our Heelis office in Swindon.