Project Co-ordinator

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; West Clandon; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to NT places

Rental deposit loan

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Clandon Project near Guildford. This fixed-term, 22.5-hour role runs until 31 March 2027 and includes working with volunteers to support engagement, stores and archives while delivering the project.

You’ll report to the Delivery Director and collaborate with a diverse team to ensure effective communication and smooth progress across activities.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and IT skills.
• Comfortable working with volunteers and diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible project support with focus on community engagement and archives.
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of public events.
• Record-keeping, communication and administrative tasks for smooth project delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other teams to keep progress on track.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Organised

Written communications

IT skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fixed Term f/t (22.5 hrs per week until 31 March 2027)

Location: Guildford

Salary: 18,135 pa

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

Summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY ***

In April 2015 a huge blaze gutted the house at Clandon Park - our project seeks to bring it back into use, creating a place to explore the history and making of a great house.

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Coordinator for the Clandon Project team to deliver one of the biggest heritage projects the National Trust has ever tackled.

This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their experience on a major, highly complex project before moving into a Senior Project Coordinator or Project Officer role.

You’ll play an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of the project, working closely with our team and wider internal and external stakeholders.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required, the expectation is 22.5 hours to be worked over 3 full days a week, discussed at interview.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the project Delivery Director, you’ll welcome the chance to work with, and learn from, a passionate and collaborative project team.

Our team comprises project managers, curators, community and volunteering specialists, an external design team and many technical specialists.

We operate a hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of office and home working and regular travel to Clandon for site visits and meetings.

What you'll be doing

You’ll provide general flexible support across project, as well as a particular focus on our community engagement work, collections store and project archive. You’ll also support the organisation and delivery of public facing events.

You’ll champion open and productive communication, record-keeping and administration, while always being willing to get stuck in and help practically with the project when needed.

You’ll work alongside the senior leadership team and others to make sure the project runs smoothly, reporting regularly to your line manager. By building strong relationships, you’ll help all members of the team to work at their productive best towards achieving the ambitions of the project.

Who we're looking for

• used to co-ordinating projects and working as part of a project team
• flexible and people-focused, with a background in giving a great service to clients and colleagues alike
• highly organised, with a strong attention to detail
• adept at writing and communicating, with excellent IT skills
• happy to work alongside volunteers and able to support them to perform at their best
• comfortable with multi-tasking, and working with a variety of people
• a good team player.

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

National Trust place

Clandon Park, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RQ

Documents

Project Co-ordinator - Career Level B.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Interview Date: 16th September 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.