Project Manager Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland
Job description
As part of the National Trust's internal Consultancy Service in the Northern Ireland you'll be working on a large-scale project at one of our flagship countryside places.
Working closely with partner organisations including Mourne Heritage Trust, Northern Ireland Water and the Woodland Trust, and our own operational teams you'll be commissioning and developing management plans for the High Mournes and adjacent areas.
What it's like to work here:We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine. We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. Your base location will be the office hub in Rowallane Garden, Saintfield, but there will be hybrid working arrangements with a balance of office, property and remote working.
What you'll be doing:This project is about adopting a more joined up approach to the protection and management of the land cared for by charitable organisations in the High Mournes and surrounding areas.
The aim is to enhance local lives, boost the local economy through sustainable tourism, and provide genuine economic benefits to the local area and beyond.
The project will implement the frameworks and recommendations from phase 1 of the Mournes Community Renewal Through Nature project enabling the future delivery of a progressive and sustainable landscape-scale management plan to protect the High Mournes and environs for future generations.
You'll lead the day-to-day delivery of this project, commissioning surveys, developing baselines, and being responsible for the development of action plans in order to inform future, large-scale nature conversation initiatives, education initiatives, in-depth community engagement and partnership.
You'll have a small project team to support you, and there'll be the opportunity to draw on the expertise of your colleagues in our internal consultancy service, as well as appoint third-party suppliers.
You’ll also be balancing the need to deliver the project alongside day-to-day operations and existing initiatives.
We are grateful to our Partners; Mourne Heritage Trust, Northern Ireland Water and Woodland Trust for their time and commitment to the project.
- Experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes
- A recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification or you will be able to demonstrate significant project management skills and experience, and be prepared to study towards the Project Management qualification (APM PMQ)
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date
- Excellent problem solving and influencing skills, able to confidently work with senior leaders
- Experience of managing complex external stakeholder relationships
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 (37.5 hrs pw for 24 mo)
