Project Manager

We’re looking for a part time Project Manager with significant experience of stakeholder management and grant management to lead for the Trent Sow Parklands Cannock Chase AONB HS2 Group supported by the National Trust. 

As Project Manager you will lead on managing the running of the Group and in particular administration of the £1.5m environmental enhancement fund being spent by Group members on environmental projects in the vicinity of the proposed route of Phase 2a of HS2.

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. 

We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. 

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. This role covers 7.5 hours per week. 

You’ll work closely with Group members to ensure £1.5m environmental enhancement fund is spent appropriately.

You’ll  work with Independent Chair to ensure smooth running of Group meetings, supporting and processing claims submitted by Group members as projects progress.

You will manage any risks arising, particularly in relation to project timelines and compliance with HS2 Ltd processes.

You’ll also capture learnings and advocating for this approach to delivering wider benefit through Major Infrastructure.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this position we’re looking for someone who is:

•able to demonstrate 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

•you're a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions with senior leaders

•a skilled communicator, with experience of managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people

•a leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture

•you are adept at analytical thinking and able to identify and clearly report on the progress of projects, barriers to completion and changes required to maximise benefit.

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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