Summary
We're planning a transformational programme of project delivery in the Midlands and East of England region, including at least seven £1M+ projects a year for the next five years.
As a Senior Programme Manager, you and your team of Project Managers will be responsible for planning and implementing a suite of construction projects across the region, focussed on building conservation and visitor infrastructure delivery. Working collaboratively with our Consultancy Managers, you'll develop project pipelines, lead the establishment of new ways of working and ensure excellence in project and programme management.
What it's like to work here
Reporting to Assistant Director of Consultancy you'll be part of the Trust's internal consultancy: a flexible resource of specialist skills and expertise. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including conservation, marketing and supporter development activities, you'll be working with others to help make things happen.
As this role covers the Midlands and East of England region, your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust property to your home. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.
What you'll be doing
There will be a large group of stakeholders to manage and many lessons to learn and apply. You'll be leading a team, working collaboratively for project management excellence, creating transformational and cultural change, and overseeing delivery through your project managers in a complex stakeholder environment.
The Trust is currently increasing its use of external contractors for project management and specialist advice, and you'll be leading the embedding of this way of working across the region, including growing our team's skills as clients and ensuring that learning is shared.
Please also read the full role profile attached.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you're:
- able to demonstrate extensive experience of successfully delivering complex end to end construction project/programme management, including defining resources, leading £multi-million procurement, securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes
- an expert with up to date technical knowledge and skills preferably as a Chartered Project Professional (or at a minimum by holding an APM PPQ/PMQ/MSP qualification)
- experienced in mentoring others in the profession, and be able to show evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date
- an excellent communicator, skilled at managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people
- you're a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions up to Executive level
- an excellent communicator, skilled at managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people
- a leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture
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
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