Senior Project Co-ordinator

Job Description

Summary The successful candidate will join the Project Team working on the Mournes Project. Thanks to the support from our funders DAERA, the project is about managing wildfire recovery as well as adopting a more holistic approach to the protection andmanagement of the public estate in the High Mournes and environs. Through this approach, the Mournes have the potential to enhance local lives, boost the local economy through sustainable tourism, and provide genuine economic benefits to the local area and beyond. The project will provide the evidence base and frameworksnecessary to inform the future delivery of a transformative and sustainable landscape-scale management plan to protect the High Mournes and environs for future generations.Competency will be expected in using a range of internal systems and processes, including project reports, financial reporting and grant applications. The successful candidate will demonstrate confidence in terms of multitasking and working within a projectmanagement governance framework. What its like to work here Were bigger than you think, were more complicated than we appear and were larger scale than youd imagine. Weve got passionate people in all our teams, and weve got so much more we want to achieve. Were for ever, for everyone and we really mean that.We dont want to stop at 5.5 million members and 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 without losing the hearts and minds of those that are alreadywith us. What youll be doing The successful candidate will be working with the Project Manager and will support a variety of workstreams as the project progresses through each stage. Activities will include amongst others, data management, recording of team meetings, community engagement,project reporting, supporting procurement and budget management and deputising for the Project Manager for project related activities. The successful candidate will also participate as an active member of a passionate Project Team.As a Project Team we will be working with a broad range of external stakeholders and internal specialists so confidence with working across all levels of seniority is a must. The successful candidate will be expected to be comfortable working in a frontfacing role with high visibility.For more information please read the role profile. Who were looking for Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Good people skills, enabling good working relationships

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong IT literacy including demonstratable experience of use of spreadsheets

• Knowledge of budgets, finance and co-ordination of projects

• Ability to multi-task and to successfully handle multiple priorities and deadlines

• Good people and stakeholder management skills with ability to create and maintain strong working relationships

• The ability to work well both in a team and on your own initiative

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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