Project Manager

National Trust; Dundrum; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free entry to NT places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance 32 days

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead planning and delivery of the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project from Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum. The role covers 40–60% time onsite with travel across NI, ROI and GB to support collaboration and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to high quality standards.

You will work with partners and funders, report to the Forever Mournes Project Manager, and help share learning across the Landscape Connections cohort

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Strong project management skills with delivery to scope, time and quality.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs including funding, contracting and financial processes.
• Understanding of project management life-cycles, governance and reporting requirements.
• Excellent management and communication skills to motivate project teams.
• Experience managing sponsor, client, stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• PC literate using MS Office and related packages.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee delivery of the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery and high quality standards.
• Collaborate with the project team, partners and stakeholders to share learning and opportunities for collaboration across the Landscape Connections cohort.
• Build shared understanding and coordinate efforts across organisational and land ownership boundaries to deliver conservation outcomes.

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the recently launched Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project. You’ll work alongside the wider project team, partners and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the project’s development phase initially.

This role is hosted by the National Trust and works across a range of partners and funders. It is a fixed-term position until August 2028. As this is a partnership role, applications will be shared with project partners (Mourne Heritage Trust, NI Water and Newry Mourne & Down District Council) as part of the assessment process.

Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we can come together to sustain and restore the Mourne AONB and Ring of Gullion AONB landscape.

What it's like to work here

You’ll work as part of the established Forever Mournes partnership which means being part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, collaborating closely with partners to deliver positive outcomes for people, place and nature. You’ll benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, where different perspectives are valued, and strong relationships help shape meaningful, lasting impact across the Mourne Gullion landscape. You’ll report to the Forever Mournes Project Manager.

Your contractual location will be Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum and you’ll be required to work 40 to 60% of your time working in a non-home location. Regular travel throughout the project area will be required. Occasional travel may be required to other parts of Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and the rest of the UK.

We're hosting recruitment drop-in sessions, giving you the opportunity to meet the team & learn more about the position.

Newcastle Thursday 6th August 2026

2.30pm - 6.30pm

Donard Room, Newcastle Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AA

Newry Tuesday 11th August 2026

3.00pm - 7.00pm

Mall Suite, Canal Court Hotel, Merchants Quay, Newry, BT35 8HF

What you'll be doing

You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing delivery of the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project, working closely alongside the project team to ensure delivery is on time, within budget and to the expected quality standards. You’ll bring together colleagues, partners, stakeholders and resources to achieve shared project outcomes. You’ll work with the wider Landscape Connections cohort of projects (regionally and nationally) to share learning and experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration.

You’ll work collaboratively across a wide-ranging partnership, helping to build shared understanding, strengthen relationships and coordinate efforts across organisational and land ownership boundaries to deliver the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project. You’ll champion a collaborative approach, bringing together partners, landowners and stakeholders to break down barriers, align expertise and deliver shared conservation outcomes.

Further detail on the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project can be found in the information pack attached to this vacancy.

Who we're looking for

You’ll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths, and the judgment to apply them effectively;

• Proven experience working on projects in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Strong project management skills, able to deliver results through successful delivery of projects to scope, time and quality.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs with experience of funding, procuring, contracting and financial processes.
• Understanding of project management life-cycles, processes and practices, including governance requirements.
• Excellent management and communication skills including the ability to motivate project teams.
• Experience of working with others to manage sponsor, client, stakeholder and supplier relationships effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team sharing learning and ideas.
• PC literate using MS Software and other packages.

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)
• 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.