Programming & Partnerships Officer

We have a fantastic opportunity available as a Programming and Partnerships Officer at the South Down portfolio, which includes a diverse range of areas such as Castle Ward, Murlough National Nature Reserve and the Mournes. As our Programming and Partnerships officer you have an opportunity to deliver an array of year-round programmes and seasonal events to appeal to our visitors both young and young at heart. We really want our community and visitors to have a special connection with our places, through the memories they make there, and you can be part of a team that makes that happen.

Hours: 30 hours per week

What it's like to work here:We're looking for someone with a can-do attitude, energetic, passionate about our places and our cause, and can work creatively as well as getting their sleeves rolled up with delivery. We want to work with local partners in delivering a great menu of activities for the diverse range of people who visit our sites. You should be a team player, self-driven and can energise and inspire our brilliant volunteers.

You will be involved in crafting and delivering seasonal trails and events for our audiences, which you’ll assist in event managing alongside the wider visitor experience team. Working collaboratively across teams, you will lead on planning a calendar of inspiring events and experiences to compliment the sites, ensuring audiences feel welcomed and valued. You will maintain existing partnerships and build new relationships with local and wider communities, looking to find creative ways to share the nature, history, and beauty of these spaces.

Working collaboratively, you'll design and deliver year-round events such as Easter adventures in nature, artisan markets, summer activities for families and Christmas celebrations. You'll join a great team and take part in a duty management rota which may include seasonal weekends to support the visitor operation. This role is primarily based at Castle Ward but travel to other properties within the portfolio or region may be required.

What you'll be doing:We look after places for ever, for everyone and try to bring nature, beauty and history alive-this role really can make a deference in delivering on our National Trust strategy. We are an ambitious property with a great team and we're excited about finding the right person to deliver amazing visitor experiences all year round.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached.
- Who we're looking forExperience in delivering visitor programmes and/or working with community or commercial partners to deliver events and activities.
- Experience with managing/supervising and motivating volunteers/a small team, or similar.
- Problem solving skills and a team player.
- Creative and innovative.
- Strong on delivery.
- Good interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.

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 places 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)