Programming & Partnerships Officer

We’re looking for someone positive and pragmatic to join our team at Greyfriars House & Garden, Worcester.

If you are highly organised and enthusiastic about engaging audiences within a historical setting, then we’d love to hear from you. You’ll collaborate with a fantastic team of staff and volunteers to deliver our programming and events. Great communication skills are a must to develop local partnerships for mutual benefit.

What it's like to work here:We’re a team with plenty of passion for bringing this place to life. You'll work with the Site Manager and Volunteering Officer, as well as members of staff from the wider ‘North Worcestershire’ portfolio. No day is the same, and we are looking for someone who is willing to get stuck in and help us achieve our aims.

We are supported by an enthusiastic and experienced team of volunteers, who contribute to a friendly, positive, and fun environment.

Greyfriars House & Garden is a beautiful Tudor property, located in the heart of Worcester city centre. It’s an exciting time to join the team, as we have big plans for delivering unique and new experiences, and evolving Greyfriars into a buzzing site with lots going on.

**Due to the nature of being in the city centre, there is no on-site parking, but lots of options nearby.**

What you'll be doing:As the Programming & Partnerships Officer, you’ll deliver a high-quality year-round visitor programme, that helps to grow support for the National Trust and increase our income as a charitable organisation.

Working with colleagues, you will ensure our core visitor offer is sustainable and continues to receive good feedback, whilst using your creativity to evolve other experiences and activities; to build a changing offer that encourages repeat visits and broadens our audience.

You will build connections with other heritage, arts, and tourism partners to raise the National Trust’s profile in the city, ensuring that we are actively involved in cultural events and programmes.

**This role includes Duty Management, with the expectation of regular weekend working and occasional evening work.**

Who we're looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Experience in delivering and developing events and activities for varied audiences
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with experience of building strong working relationships
- Experience of working with and supervising a team, along with a good understanding of the benefits of working with volunteers
- Strong organisational skills including working with tight budgets, prioritising and meeting deadlines
- A flexible, customer focused approach with experience in delivering high service standards
- Experience of delivering talks and tours for groups (or a willingness to learn)

The packageThe 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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent p/t (30 hrs pw)