Delivery Manager - Strategic Initiatives x 3

National Trust; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Trust is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to turn growth ambitions into practical action across business change, delivery and organisational improvement. You’ll partner with a range of people to bring structure, momentum and clear direction to priority growth initiatives.

You’ll work with senior leaders, sponsors and delivery leads to turn strategic goals into achievable plans, balancing competing priorities and enabling progress across programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex organisational change initiatives.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and maintain momentum across multiple activities.
• Experience supporting governance, progress tracking and risk decisions.
• Proven track record building and leading cross-functional delivery teams.
• Adapt delivery approaches to different work types.
• Collaborative, proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical delivery support to senior leaders and sponsors; enable informed decisions and prioritise work.
• Coordinate related projects to keep progress aligned and moving toward goals.
• Turn strategic goals into practical, actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams and with external partners.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Change management

Governance & reporting

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Summary

We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to help turn our growth ambitions into practical action. This is not a traditional project management role. You'll work across business change, delivery and organisational improvement, partnering with a range of people to bring structure, momentum and clear direction to some of the National Trust's key growth priorities.

What it's like to work here

You'll work with people across different teams to build a shared understanding of priorities, challenges and opportunities. You'll help teams turn ideas into achievable plans and results, making sure their work supports wider organisational goals.

You'll support a range of important projects and programmes, helping teams manage competing priorities, identify risks, and keep work moving forward. Working closely with project and programme leads, you'll help turn strategic goals into practical plans, ensuring people have the information, support and direction they need to make progress and deliver successful outcomes.

Your contractual location

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with senior leaders, project sponsors and delivery leads to provide practical support, encourage informed decision-making, and help teams stay focused on delivering results. You'll be confident working in situations where there isn't always a clear answer, helping to bring clarity, organise priorities and build positive working relationships with a wide range of people.

You'll play an important part in helping the Financial Growth Portfolio achieve its goals. You'll support teams to work together effectively, keep activities aligned, and ensure progress is coordinated across related projects and programmes.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

• Experience supporting the delivery of complex organisational change and improvement initiatives.
• Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and maintain momentum across competing activities.
• Experience supporting governance, progress tracking and reporting, risk management and decision-making processes.
• Experience developing and leading cross-functional delivery teams, supporting them to achieve agreed outcomes
• Experience adapting and tailoring the delivery approach to nature of the work
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to wider team goals.
• Communication and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate productive conversations and build alignment between different groups.
• Ability to analyse information, identify issues and opportunities, and present clear, practical recommendations.

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)
• -Rental deposit loan scheme
• -Season ticket loan
• -EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• -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

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