This is an exciting time to join the Lake District team. We undertake a significant amount of our work in the shape of projects and programmes which contribute hugely to the visitor experience, care of our buildings and places, the financial sustainability of the Trust and the overall achievement of our nature and climate goals. In this role, you'll support project managers by ensuring that the project and programme information produced is accurate, timely and proportionate to the scale and complexity of the project. You'll make best use of information and data for governance, oversight of project progress and will share learning across the Lake District Properties and the wider National Trust.You'll be a conduit for advising our property teams on the Project Management Framework and governance process, supporting them to deliver their projects well. If you have any questions about the role, please contact What it's like to work here At the start of our new national 10 year strategy, It's an exciting time to be joining our One Lakes team helping to deliver our ambitious climate and nature objectives. Reporting to our Land and Nature Project Officer, your contractual location will be The Hollens, the Regional Office in a stunning location overlooking Grasmere. There will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are 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. Some travelling to property offices across Cumbria will be required. Working with our General Managers, Ranger Team and Project Officers, you'll have the opportunity to support a wide range of projects across some of the most iconic landscapes in the world, ensuring that they continue to be rich in culture and that our wildlife and habitats are thriving. Your training and development will be supported by the Trust and the property teams. What you'll be doing You'll provide support to project managers in producing complete, accurate and timely project reporting and governance processes. This might involve producing Client Briefs and Business Case papers, compiling monthly reporting, or tracking finances and supporting procurement. You'll ensure that the Trust makes best use of project data, including internal reporting, to support governance (including property investment and project boards), oversight, learning and intervention. You'll provide support and advice to projects across the Lakes, regarding project performance and issues and support project managers, senior leadership teams, sponsors and clients in the use of the Project Management Framework. Who we're looking for To deliver this role successfully, you'll need: good organisational and planning skills proficiency in collating, maintaining, analysing and preparing data to provide reports to stakeholders effective communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation, including senior leadership ability to work with autonomy, be accountable for your own work and work well in a team Please submit a cover letter alongside your CV. 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 moreabout the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 2nd February 2025 Interview Date: 11th February 2025,at our regional office in Grasmere 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 If 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 and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. EqualOpportunities 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. ADZN1_UKTJ