Project Manager

Summary We're looking for a new Project Manager to lead our nature ambition for Shropshire. Across our properties in the county, we're working collaboratively to create an improved landscape for wildlife and people by halting and reversing nature loss. Through ourShropshire Strategy we're looking to identify a range of land management opportunities that make a difference for nature and our local communities. We aim to do this by delivering nature-based solutions on our own land and working in close partnership withothers to provide greater benefits to the wider area.

This new post comes at an exciting time as we start to build and achieve our Land and Nature project program focused on the Attingham and Dudmaston Estates. You'll combine delivery of some projects on the ground along with developing partnership opportunitiesalong the River Severn.

What it's like to work here You'll be based within our internal NT consultancy, reporting to a Consultancy Manager for the region. You'll work with a variety of regional colleagues, and property teams at Attingham and Dudmaston to achieve the project goals. With hybrid working, yourtime will be a combination of working at our beautiful places, being out and about on site and working from home. You'll have a dynamic working week and will need to travel throughout the area for meetings.

This is a multi-functional role which pulls on several specialisms and areas of expertise as we set out on a strategy-leading estate wide transformational project.If you think this role may be right for you but want to explore the skills balance further,then please do contact the recruiting manager Chris Soans.uk

Salary £42,600 - £45,000 depending on experience, skills and fit for the role.

What you'll be doing You'll progress a range of projects across the NT portfolio in Shropshire, individual plans are at different stages so a main focus will be to develop current concepts into deliverable projects. Top priorities will be to work with the Environment Agencyto develop the River Severn Partnership and establish a demonstrator project focused on flood management at Attingham, develop plans for increases in woodland cover on NT properties, restoration of historic pools at Dudmaston to improve habitats and waterquality and a range of other exciting habitat restoration opportunities.

Partnership is at the heart of Shropshire Strategy and there is a need to uphold good working relationships with a range of landowners, partners, and statutory agencies and other teams.

Who we're looking for We’ll short list against the following criteria.
- Experienced project manager with a proven track record in a project delivery.
- Experience in leading and delivering complex projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships and influence others.
- Experience of managing consents, operational risk, and environmental compliance.
- Good financial acumen including experience managing budgets to control costs.
- Experience of procurement, tendering, contract management and administration.
- Experience in the natural environment or heritage sector would be useful but not essential.
- You will hold a recognised Project (APM PMQ /Prince or similar) or programme Management (MSP) qualification and demonstrate evidence of ongoing CPD, or you will be able to demonstrate significant project management skills and be prepared to study towardsthe Project Management qualification (APM PMQ).
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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