Programming & Partnerships Officer

Job Description

Summary This is an exciting opportunity to support events programming and partnerships development across the Cliveden portfolio, based on-site at one of the National Trusts leading properties. Were looking for a proactive and creative team player who can assist in piecing together all the strands of work: from supporting programming partnerships, designing seasonal trails and activities, and organising and motivating volunteers, to taking the leadin the delivery of signage and interpretation boards. Having a keen eye for detail and ensuring quality presentation standards across the estate is key to this role, whilst reflecting Clivedens nature and history at the heart of all events and activitieson site. To find out more please contact Sophie Waterman (Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer) if you would like to discuss this opportunity before applying: .uk What its like to work here Cliveden is the most visited National Trust property in London and the South-East, and its large, friendly team of staff and volunteers welcomes visitors to meet, walk, relax, and make memories at this popular location. Click here for more information about this location What youll be doing Its an exciting time to join our portfolio team as we continue to look ahead to future projects. Youll work closely with colleagues across the property to ensure the delivery is smoothoperationally, departments feel involved, and objectives are met. Our programming will be focused on the connections we can make with our visitors and how engaged they feel, alongside some occasional commercial events. Youll work in collaboration to grow existing partnerships which will help design and support the delivery of activities. This role plays an important part in the work we have been doing, to make sure the places we care for are accessible and welcoming to ourvaried audiences through interpretation. With your keen eye for detail, you will lead on elements such as the creation of seasonal trails, developing crafting opportunities, to the visual design and development of signage, with a focus on brand identity. Being a people person is key to this role, as youll manage Craft and Events volunteers and liaise with multiple teams and external partners. Here youll be organising, rostering, and inspiring your volunteers to support the deliveries of the visitor experience. Tasks you may find yourself doing in this role will vary from being out in the woodland putting out the next family trail, communicating with your volunteer teams, to creating new interpretation/information boards and signage. The majority of the time your working week will be Monday to Friday, with working hours between 8am to 6pm, and on occasion evening and weekend working will be required.The role is team orientated and based on-site, with the opportunity to work from home on occasion. Who were looking for

• Experience in delivering visitor programmes and/or working with community or commercial partners to deliver events and activities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities and demands and to plan strategically to meet deadlines.
• Someone creative and able to draw creative ideas from their team, with a good eye for detail.
• Experience with managing/supervising and motivating volunteers/a small team, or similar.
• An effective communicator when working within a team, with partners, and autonomously using your own initiative.
• Experience in creating signage and/or interpretation for different audiences. For example, digital design, briefings, interpretation panels, presentation.
• Desirable: Practical, hands-on experience of crafting, use of hand tools etc.

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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