Project Co-ordinator Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
National Trust
Full Time
Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
26169 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
In March 2023, the world’s first People’s Plan for Nature was published and calls for urgent, immediate action – from governments, businesses, charities, organisations and communities – to protect and fundamentally change how we value nature. The project responds to this, co-creating new and curating existing tools for peer support and connection, building a sustainable network of community action at scale Please see:
https://peoplesplanfornature.org www.saveourwildisles.org.uk and www.futureparks.org.uk/resource-hub
Nature Neighbourhoods is a National Trust, RSPB and WWF partnership project to help 18 VCSE (Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector) partners mobilise their communities and lead positive change for nature and people. The project will deliver a two-year support programme, financial aid of up to £25,000 and support for change with system actors in the local authorities. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund and supported by Co-op.
We are looking to recruit a Project Support Co-ordinator to support the Nature Neighbourhoods project team. You’ll work with the project manager to ensure efficient use of the National Trust’s Project Management Framework.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are representative of the neighbourhoods in which this project will work.
Please see the additional information document attached.
What it's like to work here:You'll be part of NT’s Urban Green team but will report to the Nature Neighbourhoods partnership. The Urban Green team includes people with a variety of skills and experience who work nationally, with partners, to develop innovative solutions to bring nature into the heart of the urban environment.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve working with partners and is likely to involve some travel to locations across the country.
What you'll be doing:You'll be working directly with the project manager and senior leaders in the partnership to support delivery of the Nature Neighbourhoods project.
Working with the project manager to create an efficient project management environment that helps the project officers focus on delivery. You’ll oversee information management, making sure we’re keeping on top of our objectives, completing reporting in a timely fashion and ensuring we keep internal and external teams appraised of progress.
You’ll support the Project Manager in ensuring project governance is proportionate and will co-ordinate regular meetings of the project team, as well as the wider range of VCSE partners and stakeholders.
You’ll help harmonise processes across the partnership for the team and help all three partners to iterate their best practice for managing projects of this sort.
Who we're looking forPlease read the attached role profile but note that you don’t need everything listed. The key things we’re looking for are:
- An understanding of project management frameworks, and confidence in completing reporting processes, data handling and analysis
- Excellent project co-ordination skills, able to identify inefficiencies and the confidence to raise and address these
- Confidence working with senior leaders to ensure effective partnership governance, monitoring delivery and managing risks
- To be highly organised and able to prioritise across various deadlines
- Presentation skills and strong interpersonal communication, able to build positive working relationships
- Confidence in supporting a partnership project working across varying organisational cultures, preparing reports for different stakeholders
- Bring a passion for delivering change in urban areas, for nature, and for diversity, equality and inclusion
- Support innovation by sharing learning
The packageThe 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
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (until 31/12/25)
National Trust
www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk
Swindon, United Kingdom
Rene Olivieri
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1895
