Project Officer

IRC176534 - Project Officer

Ashridge Estate, Visitor Centre, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to join The National Trusts Specialist Delivery Team in a key role supporting projects and partnerships to restore nature at one of the largest estates in the Trust's care, focusing on the Ashridge Estate.

You'll be joining the project at an exciting and pivotal point, with transformational plans being developed to look after this special place for future generations as part of the 'Protecting Our Roots' programme.

What it's like to work here

At Ashridge the team are prioritising nature recovery, by creating the right conditions for it to flourish across our diverse and beautiful place. You'll be part of a wider programme team, reporting to a Project or Programme Manager, delivering projects that enhance biodiversity and habitats for nature and provide engaging places for people to visit.

This position is advertised as a Full Time 2 year Fixed Term Contract; however, we welcome conversations about part time or flexible working for candidates who feel they can fulfil the role's responsibilities. You should expect to be at Ashridge 2-3 days per week, with the remainder working from home or occasionally at one of our other places within the region.

What you'll be doing

You'll help maintain project plans, track progress, manage risks and ensure effective reporting, both internally and externally. You'll coordinate project activity with internal colleagues and external partners, help ensure work is delivered to time, cost and quality expectations, and contribute to clear communication with stakeholders. You'll also support good governance and compliance, helping ensure activity is delivered safely, responsibly and in line with agreed processes.

Although this role has no line management responsibilities, the National Trust is a matrix working organisation and you'll be responsible for coordinating the work of colleagues and external contractors.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• experience in project management processes, administration and systems, including procurement, finance and reporting
• strong problem solving and influencing skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• strong experience in the financial management of projects. Able to collate, maintain, analyse and prepare data for reports and comfortable with Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
• an understanding of project and programme life-cycles, and in particular experience of supporting the transition between the 'project' environment and the 'business and usual' or 'operating' environment.
• skilled at multi-tasking, prioritising your workload and meeting targets through your thorough and detailed approach to work

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)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• 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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