Project Officer - Outdoor Signage

When you go for a walk, do you notice when there’s an arrow pointing in the wrong direction? When it’s not clear how to pay for parking? When there’s an apostrophe missing on the poster? If you’re that person, and you love the Lake District, then this is the job for you.

If you’re still reading this then you may have already noticed that the National Trust’s current signage, waymarking and interpretation is looking a bit tired across many of our outdoor locations in the Lakes. As Project Officer, working with teams across the National Park, you’ll be the one to fix it.

Interviews are planned for Friday 22 November 2024 and will take place in person at our National Trust Regional Office in Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QZ.

This is a full-time role for a fixed contract term of two years. You’re going to need to spend some time at our sites, but we can be flexible about hybrid working. We are also willing to consider this role as a secondment.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Amy Pitch, Visitor Operations & Experience Manager: .uk 

As well as being surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, you’ll be part of our Visitor Operations team, working with site managers and a range of specialists to design and deliver the new signage across our outdoor sites.

By the end of your two-year contract, you will have delivered improved site signage making it easier for visitors to find their way, and found new ways for us to fundraise and talk about our charitable cause. This includes:

·      Full outdoor signage audit completed of the National Trust outdoor sites within the project scope

·      Engagement with stakeholders for management and installation of safety signage, focussing on Cathedral Quarry and Windermere lakeshore

·      Delivery and installation of new signage according to National Trust brand guidelines

·      Correct planning permissions in place

·      Development and implementation of a plan to manage signage standards into the future

·      Through well-designed fundraising messaging, increased donations and awareness of the work of the National Trust in the Lake District

·      You will be responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and reporting throughout the life of this project

You’ll be doing this at some of the most iconic National Trust sites in the Lake District – Tarn Hows, Cathedral Quarry, Windermere lakeshore, Langdale and Ullswater Valleys to name just a few.

•Project management – You will deliver the project to cost, time and quality targets

•A team player – Someone who works well alongside colleagues and volunteers, sharing knowledge and information, helping to create a great place to work

•Able to work independently

•An effective communicator – You will be able identify key stakeholders and keep them up to date with project progress

•Budget management – You’ll be able to monitor spend against budget, and spend our charitable funds as efficiently as possible

•Understands and supports our aims as a conservation charity

•An eye for detail who can walk in the footsteps of our visitors

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 

•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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