National Consultant – Planning & Major Infrastructure - Swindon Swindon
Job description
National Consultant – Planning & Major Infrastructure - Swindon
Summary
Are you passionate about preservation and conservation of our nations’ special places, and want to be part of that journey? We care for nature, beauty, and history for everyone, for ever. So that we continue to influence planning and environmental reform we’re looking for a National Consultant to join us on a full time, 2-year fixed term contract basis.
The rapid pace of social, economic and environmental change presents both threats and opportunities and we’re working hard to manage that. This role will respond to, and influence planning and environmental transformation across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Your contractual location will be Heelis, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will also involve travel to properties or regional hubs to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work.
What it's like to work here
The National Trust is bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine.
The Trust is an exciting, diverse and vibrant place to work, and looks after some of country’s most beautiful and interesting places, bringing to life our work, and the properties in our care.
We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve.
What you'll be doing
As planning and environment reform continues you’ll support with the Trust’s responses to government consultations, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as part of this.
Monitoring the impacts and implications of planning and legislative reform on the Trust interests, you’ll be key in providing training and guidance on how to adjust systems, processes and programmes to reach the best outcomes as well as capturing best practice.
You’ll be confident and passionate to represent the Trust’s interests both internally and externally in negotiations and advocacy.
You’ll also need to be flexible to travel nationally and be able to work in an agile way to confidently manage multiple projects with dynamic timeframes.
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, we’d love to hear from you if you have:
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively and make a convincing and persuasive case to both internal and external audiences.• Ability to multi-task and to successfully manage and effectively prioritise multiple projects to maximise impact.• Proven communication skills and ability to synthesise complex advice into successful project planning and clear organisational responses.• Able to identify when new systems, guidance and approaches are needed and will be confident in delivering these, working to get the best out of multi-disciplinary teams and specialists.• Environmental or other related Degree and relevant practical experience in planning or environmental regimes.
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
- 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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