Consultancy Manager

Job Description

Summary Were delighted to be recruiting a Consultancy Manager to lead our "Looking After" consultants in northern England, supporting a multi-disciplinary regional team of building surveyors, conservators, planners, project managers and climate and environmentadvisors, primarily working across NW England.Youll also provide direct consultancy support to property General Managers in Cheshire, Liverpool and Lancashire, matrix-working both regionally and nationally. Working on both estate and wider landscape projects with valued partners such as Cheshire EastCouncil is also a key component of the role. What its like to work here Your high-profile work will be integrated into our National Trust Consultancy, providing properties with advice and practical support across the full range of conservation, marketing and supporter development activities. The diversity and quality of expertisewithin the Consultancy enables our properties and places to benefit from an extraordinary range of creative and innovative thinking, as well as deep expertise in all matters relating to our twin purpose of caring for the nations heritage and landscapes andmaking these accessible to all.Youll be working alongside seven other Consultancy Managers in the North, a valuable, supportive peer network and part of a national cohort across the organisation, able to access development opportunities and regular networking space.This post is located at our Altrincham Hub, but there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. We expect that there will be travel to properties or the hub 3 days a week. What youll be doing Youll lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary consultancy team working across north-west England. Your great relationships with the General Managers of special properties like Dunham Massey, Alderley Edge and Speke will enable co-creation and deliveryof projects to support the property plans and organisational ambition.Youll play a key role in the regional and national Consultancy Manager community, making connections across regions and countries, brokering the time of regional & national Consultants and ensuring that the right skills are deployed in the right placesat the right time.Youll also integrate our overarching inclusion and climate action themes into effective and smart ways of working, contributing to the evolution of the organisation. Who were looking for To be successful in this role, youll need to demonstrate -A clear track record of relevant knowledge/experience in heritage, conservation or third sector environments, supported by a commitment to act responsibly and sustainably.An ability to create a high-performance team culture which shares ideas and learning while welcoming and valuing difference.Demonstrable consulting skills; resourcing, listening, building trust, while embracing change and thinking creatively.An ability to dynamically prioritise across multiple work streams and teams, while proactively considering different perspectives.Knowledge or awareness of current National Trust strategy, ready to champion the variety of our places and the people who connect with them. 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.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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