Development Specialist People

Summary Part of a team of 7 Development Specialists you will support our central directorates based in Heelis, our central head office. This is a newly created post on a fixed term basis (2 years). Your core areas of activity will be: Delivering core capabilitydevelopment interventions, you will have a focus on Leadership and Management development as well as contributing to strategic organisational development projects.

Your contractual location will be Heelis / 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 / may also involve travel to propertiesor regional hubs to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work.

What it's like to work here 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.We don't want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are alreadywith us.

You will be based at our central head office Heelis, is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. We're well placed, with ample parking nearby, a shopping outlet with plenty of options for places to eat, and the town centre only a 10 minute walk away. Alternativelyyou can enjoy our open plan atrium space for lunch times, with our internal cafe available every day.

What you'll be doing This role will support all our central directorates learning and development needs to deliver our strategy. As a Development Specialist you will work with Senior Leaders, delivering excellent leadership, team and organisational development interventions.You're an excellent coach able to unlock our people's potential and a trusted adviser who's credibility and experience drives performance and always adds value.

Who we're looking for As you appreciate, when it comes to development, one size never fits all. You’ll have the confidence and strength of mind to put forward recommendations, challenge conventional thinking and suggest new ways of doing things.

Where others see challenges, you see opportunities. Self-motivated, focused and determined, you’re confident driving change, brilliant at leading, coaching and inspiring colleagues, and clear and concise at getting your ideas across. There’s nothing youdon’t already know about training - blended design, delivery, analysis, evaluation, coaching and mentoring, group sessions - it’s what you do. You’re brilliant at building strong relationships and gaining people’s trust in your methods. With competing plansand priorities, you’ll need to be focussed, organised, resilient and flexible.

It’s about more than just going the extra mile but really believing in it. Every day, everything that you do will help to wow your colleagues and create a truly unforgettable learning and development experience for our people.

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 audienceswe 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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