Strong understanding and experience of innovation in community engagement and different approaches to participation. Experience in consulting on and delivering different approaches to community involvement, managing complex stakeholder relationships and partnership working. Coaching facilitation and training skills as well as presentation skills. Proven consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a high-quality service to colleagues in external and internal networks.In-depth knowledge of our cause and the ability to inspire others to support our work. Community & Participation ConsultantYou’ll be a member of the national programme team with our Land & Nature directorate and linked closely with the Community and Participation team who are spread across the organisation supporting a wide variety of projects and places. As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with regular travel to rural locations and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working weekWorking in a multi-disciplinary national programme team who are leading the restoration of natural landscapes. You’ll support this team to work closely with countryside properties and their local communities, so we get the best outcomes for people and nature to thrive together.You’ll support our teams to build participation into project planning, so we involve communities at the right time. You’ll be great at building trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You’ll use community mapping and data to guide your planning and to influence others. You’ll be able to lead places to develop community engagement plans.Working closely with General Managers, Estate Managers and Property Leadership Teams, you’ll build confidence and capability working with communities, through coaching, training and workshops. Gathering case studies to share best practice and developing guidance and resources to help teams to engage with communities. You’ll collaborate with national, regional, and local teams to create high-quality, exciting and meaningful opportunities for a diverse range of people to be involved in nature restoration, sharing best practice. 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: 20 April 2025 Interviews w.c. 5 May 2025.Internal Applicants only Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don't have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period of time. 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. 162428IRC162428SwindonFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 24 mo)Ends: Apr 20th 5315.4 mi from San FranciscoINTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASEAre you passionate about working with communities to protect and connect with nature? The National Trust has embarked on a major programme of work involving a number of natural landscapes in our care. Landscapes with the biggest opportunity to restore and make more space for nature, to reduce the impacts of climate change, to work with partners and local communities and to provide access to nature for millions of people. We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Community and Participation Consultant to join the national programme team to support colleagues working at places across the country to engage communities and restore nature. The role will be a full-time fixed term contract initially for 2 years (with the potential to extend subject to funding). You’ll support teams across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring communities are at the heart of our plans for nature recovery. You’ll work from an agreed National Trust Office with regular travel to rural locations. We make use of in person and virtual meetings.Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK36,621 pa