Project Co-ordinator / Cydlynydd Prosiect

NATIONAL TRUST; Brecon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity is seeking a Project Coordinator to support an ambitious project funded by the Nature Networks Fund. This part-time role involves coordinating project activities, managing key trackers, and collaborating with various teams to enhance habitats and inspire outdoor engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills and have experience in project coordination.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of 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

Perks at work discounts, including gym memberships, shopping discounts, and cinema tickets

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust locations

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating projects and working as part of a team.
• Flexible and people-focused with a background in delivering excellent service.
• Comfortable working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup at each property and maintain project trackers.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and access for stakeholders.
• Assist the project manager in adhering to project management frameworks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Client service

Multi-tasking

IT proficiency

Job description

Are you brilliantly organised with loads of initiative and great communication skills? If you’re enthusiastic about nature, beautiful landscapes, and encouraging people into the outdoors, then this is the ideal role for you.

We're looking for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of an ambitious project funded by the Nature Networks Fund, which aims to improve habitats for nature, offer skills development opportunities in the countryside sector, and inspire more people to get outside.

This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours a week and is a fixed-term contract for 31 months.

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What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll collaborate with the project officer, project ecologist, property teams, external consultants, and contractors from project design through to handover, answering queries and collating information.

What you'll be doing

You’ll support the setup at each property, updating and maintaining key project trackers, including finances and workbooks. You will assist the project manager to ensure adherence to the project management framework. You’ll support the use and updating of the Sustainable Development Tool and the Everyone Welcome Tool, and collate handover information for each property alongside external consultants.

You'll coordinate and arrange meetings, site visits, and access to properties for internal colleagues and external stakeholders, providing updates to properties, general managers, and other key stakeholders.

During ongoing works, you’ll support the property team with interpretation, coordination, and arranging project board meetings, taking minutes, and updating the project workbook to reflect outcomes.

Who we're looking for

• Experience in coordinating projects and working as part of a team
• Flexible, people-focused, with a background in delivering excellent service to clients and colleagues
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with proficient IT skills
• Comfortable working with volunteers and supporting them to perform at their best
• Capable of multi-tasking and working with diverse groups of people
• A good team player

The package

The National Trust’s motto is ‘For everyone, for ever’. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and aim to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and appreciate differences, and want everyone to feel welcome in our teams.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of 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
• Perks at work discounts, including gym memberships, shopping discounts, and cinema tickets
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to minimum criteria
• Flexible working arrangements whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust locations