Summary
Are you a creative person who loves working with others to make arts and heritage more accessible? We're looking for someone to develop partnerships with our local communities. You'll play an important part in reaching and welcoming new and diverse audiences to The Vyne.
Interviews: 9 July 2024
What it's like to work here
Working as part of a small team, you'll report to the Visitor Operations & Experience Manager. You'll also be part of a committed and enthusiastic wider team.
This grand yet intimate family home is a treasure trove of rare artefacts, and we welcome people who can help bring The Vyne's unique heritage to life.
The working pattern for this role is flexible, ideally including Sundays, but this can be discussed during the interview.
Click here for more information about this location What you'll be doing
You'll be focussing on building local partnerships with community groups and raising the property's profile. You'll lead on activities that are run by these partner organisations.
As well as planning and organising a programme of events and exhibitions to run in the places covered by your role, you'll be linking these events to the places themselves to make sure they're both relevant and appealing to people.
You'll use your understanding of what people need and how to create an experience that can be enjoyed by the group you're catering for.
There will be some budget responsibility and supervising of volunteers.
Who we're looking for
- knowledge and experience of establishing mutually beneficial partnerships
- deep understanding of delivering great customer service to diverse audiences
- experience of running small partner-led projects within the heritage and arts sectors
- ability to measure and assess results, and show their impact
- ability to communicate at all levels with internal and external collaborators
- experience of running events and activities
- ability to adapt to working with various teams
- ability to work independently as well as with a team, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and productive place for staff and volunteers
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)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- 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
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.