Summary We’re looking for a part-time Project Manager to spearhead a new suite of Apprenticeship opportunities on a fixed-term basis. You’ll be crucial in helping us achieve our goal of creating 130 new apprenticeships, specifically designed to appeal to young people who might not think a career in the Trust is for them. You’ll collaborate with external partners and various National Trust regions and countries to develop the apprenticeship offer, which will be rolled out with the support of the central Apprenticeship team over the next three years. What it's like to work here Reporting to the Organisational Development Manager - Apprenticeships, you’ll help design, develop, deliver, and evaluate an ambitious plan. This complex programme involves multiple strands and stakeholders, requiring coordination skills and the ability to engage with a dispersed team. Additionally, you’ll receive support from the Trust’s Project and Programme Management community. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you’re based at other times. You’ll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing This high-profile project needs swift progress, focusing on defining scope, developing the business case, and establishing governance. You’ll oversee workstreams and manage an advisory group of external organisations, ensuring their expertise shapes success. Key priorities include designing apprenticeships in areas near larger, more diverse communities, working closely with external partners, training providers, and the central apprenticeship team to support apprentices and mentors. Preparing for the transition to business as usual will be vital to secure long-term benefits, using the Trust’s Project Management Framework for tools, templates, and reporting. You’ll also recruit and mentor a Project Management Apprentice, embodying the project’s goals and setting them on the path to success. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. Who we're looking for We’d love to hear from you if you're: Able to demonstrate experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes A Professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification Able to evidence ongoing CPD in your career to date A flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions with senior leaders A skilled communicator, with experience of managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people A leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture A leader for learning and sharing with the ability to coach and mentor 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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.