Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Co-ordinator to join Riverlands Upper Bure Project in Norfolk to restore an internationally rare chalkstream.
You'll work with the Project Manager to deliver the National Lottery Heritage Fund funded Species Survival bid, working with partners to deliver projects to support our vision of a river and catchment that is healthy, clean and rich in wildlife that is loved and cared for by all. If you'd like to be involved in practical restoration and connecting communities to their local landscape, then this could be the ideal role for you.
This project is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.
What it's like to work here
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 curators, fundraisers, building surveyors and project managers, you'll be working with others to help make things happen. You'll be based in the East part of the region, and 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
You'll be co-ordinating the needs of the project and key to delivering workstreams to achieve our ambition. This includes our community engagement program, our volunteer water quality monitoring and INNS control.
You'll have a great understanding of budgets and excellent planning skills.?You'll act as the focal point of communication as you support partners, stakeholders and the project team through delivery. You'll be required to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.? You'll have experience of records management and information systems, and you will act as the workstream lead on the engagement program. ??
You'll be enthusiastic about the aims of the project and working with people. You'll be able to work on your own initiative in a confident and engaging manner seeking support where necessary.??
Restoring the River Bure | Norfolk | National Trust
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you're;
- knowledgeable and experienced with project processes, procurement, finance and reporting
- experienced in managing contractors through design and delivery with knowledge of CDM
- experience of working in, or knowledge of the nature conservation sector
- experienced in partnerships, engaging communities, stakeholder management
- a skilled communicator, who can build strong relationships within diverse teams
- a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions
- proactive and organised, with experience of managing projects and a talent for multi-tasking and getting things done, strongly focused on detail, quality, cost, and time
- a champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome
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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