We’re looking for a Project Officer to help develop and deliver the advisory and support services function within Nature Towns and Cities.
Nature Towns and Cities works with local councils, their public and private sector partners, third sector and community organisations, funders and investors to put nature and access to green and blue space at the heart of urban places and communities – creating more resilient, healthier, thriving towns and cities across the UK. The role will also help integration and knowledge sharing within the National Trust and align with our other place-based urban programmes and initiatives where beneficial.
What it's like to work here:Nature Towns and Cities is a coalition of public, private the third sector organisations united by a shared mission to help create greener, healthier, thriving towns cities and neighbourhoods. Together, we aim to help millions more people enjoy access nature close to home.
You’ll work across the National Trust and our partners in a collaborative, innovative and dynamic environment that values learning, sharing and new ideas. Over the next decade, we aim to improve access to quality green space for 5 million people and enable 1 million more children and young people to be active outdoors. Your work will play an important role in helping achieve these goals and contribute to lasting systemic change.
Your contractual location will be either Manchester, Swindon, Birmingham or London. And you’ll be required to work at a National Trust or partner office for 40-60% of your working week. The role will require some travel across the UK for partner meetings, stakeholder engagement, team days and collaborative activities. You will be line managed by the Deputy Programme Director for Nature Towns and Cities.
What you'll be doing:You’ll help colleagues and partners to understand and respond to the support needs of the approximately 50 UK towns and cities and 200 community organisations that are part of Nature Towns and Cities.
A people person, you’ll make connections and build relationships with the people leading change in cities and towns across the UK. You’ll help deliver the be the first point of contact for places and people seeking support and by managing the day-to-day communications between the programme and those seeking and providing support.
You’ll help to deploy experts and advisers from within NT, our partner organisations and our pool of trusted external consultants to help places and communities embed nature into the urban fabric and empower people take action for nature close to home.
You will enable effective sharing across the programme and NT by joining dots and connecting places working on common problems. .
You’ll lean on your project experience to make sure our support, training and learning offer is well planned and delivered and that accurate records of what was provided are maintained. You will also collect and analyse feedback and play your part in reviewing and improving the service. You will also take the lead on monitoring budgets and maintaining accurate timelines.
This role is hosted by the National Trust and works across the Nature Towns and Cities Coalition. It’s fixed term until February 2029. As this is a partnership role, we will be sharing your application with partners for assessment.
More detail on Nature Towns and Cities can be found in the information pack attached to this vacancy.
Who we're looking forWe welcome applications from people with a wide range of experience. We’re particularly interested in hearing from applicants who can build strong relationships with partners; undertake service design and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience of managing small projects ~25k
- Interest in at 2 of the 7 topics urban nature, green infrastructure, urbanism, climate resilience, health, community or other related field
- Knowledge of local government and the urban operating environment
- Knowledge of partnership development and delivery
- A creative, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to problem solving
- Strong communication skills
- Experience of managing budgets and timelines.
- A commitment to inclusive and equitable ways of working
If you would like to discuss this role please contact [email protected]
The packageThe 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
- 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
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 09/02/29)
