Assistant Director

**Important notice**  In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.  We’re looking for a motivated individual to step into the role of Assistant Director for Northern Ireland.  As one of two Assistant Directors, you will lead a team of General Managers and Specialist Delivery Partners.  You’ll help shape the focus and future of our work in restoring nature, working with more diverse audiences across our sites and supporting our growth ambitions across Northern Ireland, both on and beyond our sites.  What it's like to work here As an Assistant Director you’ll play a key role in delivering our new National Trust strategy. Reporting to the Country Director for Northern Ireland, you’ll be part of a motivated, supportive senior team.  Working together we will drive our contribution to the Trust’s strategy, responding to the needs and challenges of Northern Ireland’s unique context.  This role will require travel across Northern Ireland and further. You'll be required to work at a Trust location for 40-60% of your working week and a contractual base will be nominated, but you'll go where you are needed.  We are a Values driven organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do.  Every day you’ll be inspired by the people you work with and the things that we can achieve.  What you'll be doing This is a strategic and operational leadership role within a complex and multidisciplinary organisation. At its heart it’s about leading a team of General Managers and Specialists who manage special places across Northern Ireland as well as supporting our wider nature and climate ambitions beyond our boundaries. You will succeed through collaboration and working with and through others.  In order to do this, you will be working with a wide range of external partners who will codesign and collaborate with National Trust to deliver our strategy for public benefit in Northern Ireland. You’ll demonstrate inspirational leadership to enable your team to Restore Nature, End Unequal Access and Inspire Millions. As part of our broader team of ADs across Wales, Northern Ireland and England, you’ll also take the role of sponsor for large-scale, multi-million-pound projects and partnerships. Every day is different. Some days you’ll be juggling issues through online meetings, others you’ll be chairing a project board meeting, or meeting with one of the General Managers or Specialists to support them with a property or team issue. In the space of an hour, you could discuss finance and funding, risk, compliance, a brilliant new idea pitched to you, people issues, or the complex external world view of our partners.  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:     demonstrate a strategic approach with the ability to identify future trends and manage change  experienced in leading complex and varied operational teams and developing high performing teams within a matrix structure  strong on inclusive leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and mentor a widely dispersed team  strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and represent an organisation at a senior level  confident with financial planning and budgeting with demonstrable experience of being cost conscious and efficient with resources  Additional criteria for all other applicants:  able to build and develop mutually beneficial relationships with external partners and stakeholders including co-designing outcomes and implementation of same.  experienced in successfully leading a wide range of projects and programmes and managing risk  Please use the application form to provide evidence of how you meet the criteria outlined above.  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  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