Project Officer - Stafford

The National Trust; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dynamic Project Officer to enhance visitor experiences at Shugborough. The role involves project management, communication with partners, and developing engaging interpretations of the property. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and influencing skills, along with a good understanding of audience needs and fundraising.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Good understanding of delivering visitor experience.
• Strong communication skills with evidence of planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop visitor experience for Shugborough.
• Manage small projects and budgets.
• Engage with internal and external collaborators.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Influencing Skills

Job description

Project Officer - Stafford

Summary

We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, organised, and confident individual to develop a new visitor experience for Shugborough, as part of a project looking at the development of the facilities and infrastructure. You'll work closely with internal and external customers, and will manage small projects and budgets.

What it's like to work here

Situated almost equidistant between Stafford and Rugeley, Shugborough is the best-known and most significant surviving historic house, designed landscape and estate within the county of Staffordshire.

Reporting to the Project Manager you'll be part of the internal consultancy. You'll be based at the Shugborough Estate, but we do offer a hybrid working environment.

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What you'll be doing

We're about to start an exciting new chapter for Shugborough. You'll be responsible for ensuring all our key partners feel communicated with and engaged, at all stages of the project from concept to delivery. You will need to work with a number of internal and external collaborators to deliver to tight deadlines. You'll look at ways we can fund the elements of the project and potentially submitting funding applications.

You'll also be responsible for developing key areas of the visitor experience bringing the property story to life through exciting and engaging interpretation as well as delivering the basics from toilets to property maps. You'll deliver play interventions, both large and small across the property in addition to developing the new ‘Explorer’s Wood’ play area.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you, if you have:

• a good understanding and working knowledge of delivering great visitor experience, understanding the needs of audiences and the production of exciting interpretation
• an excellent organiser with good planning skills.
• strong communication skills with evidence of communication planning and delivery
• proven ability to review, collate and produce written materials in a clear and accurate way.
• excellent influencing skills, enabling relationships to be built and maintained; comfortable at working with a wide variety of people
• a good understanding of fundraising and working with funders

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

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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