We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like you: an effective communicator and influencer, able to work collaboratively, building good working relationships good at listening, building trust and giving a high-quality service to colleagues someone with an eye for detail, good organisational skills and able to work at pace and keep to time experience using initiative and problem solving as part of project delivery experience working with volunteers with the ability to manage and motivate. Knowledge of the nature conservation sector and its issues. Understanding the importance of inclusion and diversity to support everyone to feel welcome. Project OfficerJoin our passionate team at the historic Buscot and Coleshill Estate Office, now the National Trust’s first Heritage and Rural Skills Centre. Nestled within 400 acres of parkland, you'll be based primarily at the Estate Office. The Estate comprises three villages and 11 complete farms. The landscape includes both the River Cole and the River Thames. It already features historic woodland, recently restored parkland, and a mix of farming operations, but there remains significant opportunity to deliver more for nature. We are a friendly and social team. We offer flexible working arrangements, which we'll discuss further at the interview stage.You’ll play a key role in scoping, shaping, and delivering nature recovery across the 3000ha Estate and beyond. You'll work closely with the project and countryside teams to drive nature recovery on the estate and in the wider Cole and Thames Catchment. Your time will be dedicated to specific projects such as designing wetlands, restoring grasslands, and improving hedgerow management. You'll support the team on all project elements, with opportunities to lead and develop your own priorities. You’ll represent the Trust at external meetings, develop the Trust’s profile in Swindon, and build relationships with community groups and eNGOs. You will lead the Nature Recovery Volunteer Community, organise regular gatherings, and ensure volunteers feel part of our work. You will support the project ecologist in finding the right opportunities for volunteers and develop new engagement and volunteering opportunities.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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 13 April 2025 Interview Date: 23 April 2025 (In Person)To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.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. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 162543IRC162543FaringdonFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 12 mo)Ends: Apr 13th 8653.2 km from El SalvadorJoin us as a dynamic Project Officer to drive nature restoration, engage volunteers and communities, and build partnerships. You'll help deliver two key nature recovery projects: one with farm tenants at Buscot and Coleshill estate, and another in the wider catchment. Are you inspired to use innovative ways to protect and enhance the landscape for people and wildlife amidst the climate emergency?Buscot & Coleshill, Coleshill Estate Office, Faringdon, SN6 7PTCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK30,966 pa