Growing Support Consultant

Job Description

Summary Were looking for you to join our Midlands & East of England consultancy team and raise funds through membership promotion and property fundraising to protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive.Supporting colleagues to be innovative and creative, youll look to maximise visitor and membership opportunities to generate income.Were forever, for everyone, and we really mean that. We want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them whilst still engaging the hearts and minds of thosethat are already with us. What its like to work here This vacancy is included in a trial of the Disability Confident scheme (level 1).If you have a disability, and your qualities, skills and experience are a good fit with the Who were looking for section below, wewill guarantee you either a telephone or face to face interview. Please contact us at .uk, when you apply, to let us know, quoting the reference number for this vacancy. Youll support a portfolio of properties across the south Midlands so the ability to travel regularly to these places is required. Youll get to work with the teams at our incredible places in the region such as Croome, Charlecote and the Back to Backs inBirmingham. Travel to regional and national events will also be required.Your contractual location is flexible, were happy for you to work at any of our regional hubs or properties and there will be an opportunity to explore and agree a hybrid working arrangement, which strikes the right balance for you and the Trust. What youll be doing As one of our team of Growing Support Consultants, youll develop guidance for service leadership, on property fundraising and membership promotion, including both recruitment and retention. Youll support your operational colleagues in maximising opportunitiesto support the region to meet nationally agreed targets, constantly evaluating progress and influencing change as required.Youll work with others to develop and action a regional growing support plan and be continually looking for strategic opportunities. Using your external knowledge, youll use data and supporter intelligence to make informed decisions and contribute to businessplans at property level, identifying needs and resources required to deliver service leadership and growing support objectives.Youll be the expert in your area and will provide support to peers and national teams as well as operations. Working collaboratively with colleagues youll design and co-deliver great training programmes to build the confidence and capability of colleaguesat our places to help grow support for our cause. Who were looking for Wed love to hear from you, if this sounds like you:

• A great service leader able to connect teams to grow support through supporter engagement.
• Great communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proven skills in listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service.
• Able to innovate and develop plans to deliver stretching targets based on data & supporter intelligence.
• Focussed on achieving strategic goals.

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were 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)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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