Project Manager

Job Description

Summary ***INTERNAL APLLICANTS ONLY*** The UK is in a nature emergency and is facing a climate crisis with a need to engage more people in our environment. We are looking for a confident project manager to lead and support the development of priority projects delivering for nature, people, climateand history across the Southwest. We are looking for an exceptional communicator and a strong team-player, someone who can take on complex challenges, support, motivate and in some cases, line manage colleagues across the SW. You will be working with an experienced team of managers and specialists,you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and shaping the delivery of significant nature conservation and associated commercial development work. We invite applicants from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, but you must have experienceof working on similar projects or transferable skills and knowledge. What its like to work here The National Trust Consultancy is made up of our in-house specialists in every field of our work. A national consultancy, where resources are shared across disciplinesand boundaries, it’s a great repository of skills, talent and experience. The diversity and quality of expertise within the Consultancy enables our places to benefit from an extraordinary range of creative and innovative thinking, as well as deep expertisein all matters relating to our twin purpose of caring for the nation’s heritage and landscapes and making these accessible to all.You’ll be based at one of our hub offices at Killerton House, near Exeter or our Bristol Office at Leigh Court with a needto travel and ability to manage your time flexibly including home working. We are a flexible employer. What youll be doing Supported by both property and consultancy staff you will lead projects and support other Project Managers to develop and delivera range of significant projects to improve our environment . The role will include engagement with stakeholders and key funding partners. Effective time management will ensure that the work delivers at pace and within the funding deadlines. You will be anactive part of the South West region’s project management community, a network of Project Managers sharing best practice, mentoring, providing technical support and development. You will ensure that our programme of projects deliver outcomes in line withour national strategy. Who were looking for • Experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes. • A recognised project (APM/PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification • Evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date • Excellent problem solving and influencing skills, able to confidently work with senior leaders • Experience of managing complex and difficult external stakeholder relationships The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re 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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