Location: Swindon

What it’s like to work here

Reporting to the Organisational Development Manager - Apprenticeships, you’ll help design, develop, deliver, and evaluate an ambitious plan. This complex programme involves multiple strands and stakeholders, requiring coordination skills and the ability to engage with a dispersed team. Additionally, you’ll receive support from the Trust’s Project and Programme Management community.

Your contractual location will be our Head Office in Swindon. However, there is flexibility on where you are based. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you ll be doing

This high‑profile project now needs swift progress into delivery. With the business case complete, this role will lead the implementation of Phase1 of the programme while also shaping the design and planning stages for the later phases. You’ll oversee work streams and coordinate internal and external steering groups, ensuring their combined expertise informs both the initial delivery and the longer‑term programme design.

Key priorities include designing apprenticeships in areas near larger, more diverse communities, working closely with external partners, training providers, and the national apprenticeship team to support apprentices and mentors. Preparing for the transition to business as usual will be vital to secure long-term benefits, using the Trust’s Project Management Framework for tools, templates, and reporting.

You’ll also recruit and mentor a Project Management Apprentice, embodying the project’s goals and setting them on the path to success.

Who we re looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• 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

• a Professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification

• 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

Additional criteria for all other applicants:

• Proven stakeholder, sponsor, client and supplier relationship-management skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and manage project teams (internal, external, volunteers)

• Written and verbal communication skills, including presenting, facilitating and training

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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