Summary
We're looking for a skilled Project & Programme Specialist to become part of our Centre of Excellence and help ensure the successful realisation of the National Trust's strategic goals.
Our team is dedicated to promoting excellence in project and programme management throughout the Trust, enhancing our ability to carry out more projects in line with our ambitious strategy.
If you're someone who has excellent communication and facilitation capabilities, can demonstrate your capacity to effectively lead complex initiatives from start to finish, delivering remarkable accomplishments and significant contributions, we welcome your application to join our team.
This role is offered initially on a 3-year fixed term basis.
What it's like to work here
At the National Trust we align our approach to delivery with the Association for Project Management (APM) – we're active members - and previous recipients of Project Management Company of the Year.
You won't find an organisation with a more diverse range of projects to work on - we are involved in activities across the charity from building to environmental preservation, curation to sustainable energy, as well as IT and service provision, historical preservation to advertising.
Our projects cover England, Wales, and Northern Ireland - by working with us, you will be protecting unforgettable locations for the next generations.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
What you'll be doing
By becoming a part of the Project & Programme Management Office (PPMO), you'll offer specialised guidance and knowledge on projects and programmes to help implement the National Trust's strategy.
Taking a practical approach, you'll ensure our most complex projects and programmes are positioned for success and ready to deliver public benefit.
You'll bring expertise in this field, with the ability to facilitate progress through ambiguity. You'll demonstrate excellence in leading and guiding stakeholders towards a common goal.
Who we're looking for
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role.
The key criteria is below:
- Professionally qualified in project/programme management, experience in successfully delivering end to end project/programme management including defining resources, securing project teams and matrix management
- Experience developing project and programmes focused on public benefit
- Ability to work on your own initiative and be comfortable working in a geographically dispersed matrix environment, supporting several projects and programmes at any one time
- Communication, problem solving and influencing skills and be confident liaising with senior leaders
- A desire to provide fantastic service and support to our organisation
- Ability to flourish in a complex and collaborative working environment, encouraging others, eager to share your knowledge and experience
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 audiences we 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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme
- Perks at work discounts such as 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 Trust places
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