Project Co-ordinator Wisley, England
National Trust
Full Time
Wisley, England
13853 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for project co-ordinator to join our unique international partnership and family to support the exchange of Hinemihi and the creation of a new Māori meeting house at Clandon Park.
The role will be based at Wisley although home based working can be explored. You'll be required to work flexibly due to the international nature of this project. There will be out of hours working with earlier morning or later evening meetings (remote), weekend working and some travel.
Interview dates for this role are 16th March and 23rd March.
What it's like to work here:Hinemihi is looked after by the National Trust, the largest conservation charity in Europe, supported by over 11,000 staff and 40,000 volunteers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For over 125 years, the National Trust has looked after coast, countryside, gardens, and historic houses and for everyone to connect and enjoy.
In November 2019, the National Trust agreed in principle with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga for the original historic carvings of Hinemihi to be returned to New Zealand in exchange for new carvings to establish a new meeting house at Clandon Park. We are working cross culturally, bilingually and across time zones with our partners Te Maru o Hinemihi in the UK and Ngā Kohinga Whakairo o Hinemihi in New Zealand as well as the necessary statutory bodies to develop the exchange proposals.
What you'll be doing:This is a unique and exciting project and partnership and the first of its kind at the National Trust. You'll be joining the partnership as we continue to explore and develop the exchange proposals for the new meeting house, with an immediate focus on the options appraisal for the new meeting house at Clandon Park.
You'll be co-ordinating and supporting meeting set up and delivery with partners across time zones and supporting the project manager in the development of an options appraisal for the new meeting house at Clandon Park.
You'll be working collaboratively with the project team and wider partnership to support project planning and delivery including risks, issues and finances.
You'll be acting as a point of contact for any visit or information requests around the project and supporting the communication and communication channels with our partners.
You'll be supported by national and regional specialists within the National Trust. The Project Team undertake a mixture of remote and onsite working from Clandon or a National Trust hub, most likely London.
You'll report to the Project Manager (Hinemihi).
- Who we're looking forThe ability to multi-task and to successfully handle multiple priorities and deadlines across time zones.
- Good people and stakeholder skills to form strong working relationships with those in your team, the wider partnership, and across the National Trust.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work well both in a team and on your own initiative
- Openness to learn and become familiar with, and sensitive to, different cultural customs, protocols, and world views. This could include the opportunity to attend a beginners Te Reo Māori) language course.
- Able to manage the needs and expectations of different groups.
- Able to advocate internally for the Hinemihi exchange project alongside the project manager and senior project manager.
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 properties 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 p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 01/04/24)
National Trust
www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk
Swindon, United Kingdom
Tim Parker
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1895
