Experiences & Partnerships Curator

The Midlands and East of England region covers an outstanding range of historic houses, gardens, and landscapes, as well as beautiful coast and countryside. We want to find new ways for everyone to enjoy and connect with the rich culture, heritage, and nature we look after, this is an exciting opportunity for you to help us do that.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced individual who can inspire and support our teams and projects at various sites across Norfolk, and co-lead our regional approach to delivering high-quality, inclusive programming.

What it's like to work here:You’ll join a region-wide team of internal consultants specialising in experiences, programming, interpretation, and partnerships, and be supported by a curatorial development programme offering a range of training opportunities. You’ll build strong relationships with property teams to help them deliver fantastic experiences and grow support across a wide range of audiences.

You’ll be required to travel to properties within the region as appropriate, however you'll be able to manage your working arrangements so that you have the flexibility to work from properties, consultancy hubs or occasionally from home.

What you'll be doing:This varied role will bring insight into audiences and creative ideas about how to meet their needs. You'll support teams to facilitate more accessible and inclusive experiences that are engaging and social.

You’ll identify and develop partnerships to collaboratively explore innovative ways to use and animate our places. You’ll act as a change-agent enabling properties to define their purpose, deepen understanding and inspire meaningful and emotional connections to our properties.

You'll co-lead the development of the region’s approach to programming, co-ordinating a network of programming leads to support the delivery of local and national programming plans, evaluate impact, and share your knowledge.

As part of the internal consultancy, you'll help ensure we provide the best possible service to our places. You'll develop relationships with operational colleagues, partners, and colleagues within and outside the region and be part of a cultural network of practitioners.

**Please also read the full role profile attached.**

Who we're looking forWe'll shortlist against the following attributes. In your cover letter we’d love to hear how you feel you can demonstrate these:

- Significant practical experience of delivering visitor experiences in a relevant sector
- The ability to develop collaborative work with external organisations and initiate, support, and influence internal networks
- Proven ability to build on, innovate and develop new approaches and ways of working
- A commitment to inclusive and diverse histories, programming, and engagement
- Strong people skills, particularly active listening, communication, and stakeholder management
- Experience of commissioning or procuring services
- Experience of undertaking, interpreting, and responding to research, management information and evaluation to better meet audience needs

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)