Project Manager

Kedleston Hall houses a dedicated museum with over 1,000 objects from across India and South Asia, amassed by Lord Curzon before and during his time as Viceroy of India.

Since 2018 the ‘Kedleston Museum Project’ has sought to increase understanding of the complexity of the objects, their acquisition and how visitors respond to them. We’ve tested ideas and approaches through temporary exhibitions and explored ways for changing the space.

We’re looking for a Project Manager to help us build on that work in a methodical and organised way. You’ll develop a detailed plan that will guide re-displaying and re-interpreting the collection in future phases.

What it's like to work here:Working at Kedleston means joining an energetic and ambitious team in a fast-paced environment. It also means joining a team committed to inclusion and a culture that supports wellbeing and team spirit.

Reporting to a Consultancy Manager you’ll work as part of a wider Project Team supporting properties across the Midlands and East of England.

Please feel free to contact the team at Kedleston on kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk if you would like to discuss further, but in the first instance please read the full role profile attached to this advert.

What you'll be doing:Over the next two years you’ll use your blend of project management, creative and facilitative skills to take us through a critical two-year project phase. You’ll use hybrid project management approaches to fundraise, resource and deliver temporary exhibitions. Your methodical approaches to evaluation, testing and learning will meaningfully engage creative partners, communities, and consultants, and evolve our thinking.

You’ll then work with colleagues and partners on a spatial planning process that will be informed by your learning and developed within the constraints of a historic house. As part of this you’ll be organising and running workshops and overseeing the creation and management of an advisory panel alongside our Curators.

You’ll need to establish and maintain an effective reporting system and use our project management frameworks to ensure the project stays on track, secures the resources it needs and learns as it evolves. You will have responsibility for the project budget and ensure that it delivers good value.

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

• experienced in successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement, securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes.
• a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification or a commitment to gain whilst in role.
• a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions up to Executive level.
• an excellent communicator, skilled at managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people.
• a leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture.
• experience of delivering creative projects and applying or designing techniques to co-create with a diverse range of 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 such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice