Programme Officer

Job description

Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the Climate Change Programme Officer for the National Trust. Climate change is one of the most challenging areas being faced by society and the National Trust. Our work is more important than ever to address this issue. We have committed to; reducing our carbon impact and achieve Net Zero as an organisation, to adapt to climate change, understanding the risks posed and build resilience against them and engage our supporters on the work that we are doing. What it’s like to work here

Your contractual location will be one of our regional hubs, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve occasional travel to meet stakeholders, project managers and the wider teams and you can expect to spend on average 2-3 nights away from home per month.

Our head office is based in Heelis, Swindon, which houses approximately 700 staff from across the Trust’s directorates, including the Executive team and the Director General. The building was designed to be highly sustainable and has won a number of nationally-recognised awards; the open-plan offices and friendly social spaces help us to foster a truly collaborative working environment.

What you’ll be doing This role provides programme coordination for the Trust’s work on Climate Action strategy. You will be a key link between programme workstreams and the board and will provide key support and insight in to our strategy formation, resource alignment, delivery metrics and reporting.

You will work with our network of job families across the Trust who co-deliver our climate action strategy, identifying where programme support is most required. This role will report to the Programming & Planning Manager for the Directorate and will have overlap with other important Trust programmes, including Everyone Welcome and within Land Management.

Please see the link to the role profile for more information.

Who we’re looking for

• Understanding of Programme and Project Management principles and practice
• Knowledge of the challenges associated with constantly changing horizons, especially with regard to complex Programmes.
• A proven track record in the successful delivery of small to medium Projects and/or Programmes to scope, time and quality, including the related Financial Management
• Excellent People and influencing skills, enabling strong relationships externally and internally, to be built and maintained

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.

Wherever you’re from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you – and it doesn’t matter if you’re jam first, cream first, or even if you don’t like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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