Project Manager

Summary

We’re looking for a Project Manager with significant experience of stakeholder management and major infrastructure to lead for the National Trust’s work in response to Phase 1 of High Speed 2. As Project Manager you will lead on managing the significant risks and opportunities from the delivery of HS2 where it affects National Trust interests in the Aylesbury Vale and The Chilterns. You will identify the most effective ways to engage, influence key stakeholders and ensure impacts from construction are minimised.

Fixed term contract until 28 February 2025.

22.5 hours per week.

Salary: £26,044 (£43,407 full time equivalent)

What it's like to work here

You'll be based within our national Planning and Major Infrastructure Team, reporting to a Senior National Consultant. You will work closely with a variety of regional and property teams across the Aylesbury Vale and Chilterns area to achieve the project goals.

With hybrid working, your time will be a combination of working from National Trust 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.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with property staff and subject matter experts, you’ll ensure developer commitments are adhered to, carefully managing impacts on the National Trust and identifying opportunities to deliver strategic objectives.

You’ll Leading on internal and external stakeholder communications in relation to HS2 Phase 1.

You’ll be supporting and managing relationships and negotiation with HS2, their contractors and other key stakeholders to maximise the Trust's influence and harness opportunities.

You’ll represent the Trust’s interests in negotiations and design development.

You’ll conduct the project in accordance with the NT Project Management Framework, including identifying and sharing lessons for the benefit of the organisation.

Who we're looking for

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role, we’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes
• Experience of major infrastructure projects, working with tier 1 contractors and managing the risks and opportunities of the construction stage.
• Experience of managing complex and difficult external stakeholder relationships
• A recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skills, able to confidently work with senior leaders

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 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

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