Project Officer

Plymouth Pioneer Partnership Team Project Officer

Do you want to be part of making a long-term difference in Plymouth? The National Trust and Plymouth City Council work in partnership in Plymouth in a unique way to improve outcomes for Plymouth and its citizens. The teams have a strong track record of innovation and delivery and our ambitions are growing.

Plymouth is one of our Priority Places for Ending Unequal Access to Nature under the new National Trust Strategy; People and Nature Thriving, has a clearly articulated plan and was recently recognised as a Nature City.

It is an exciting time to join these teams.

We’re looking for a Project Officer to support, help deliver, shape and lead on aspects of our growing programme in Plymouth City. The role is ‘embedded’ within Plymouth City Council, working alongside and reporting to Laura Jones, the Programme Manager. Together we work with many teams across the City, National Trust and partners.

This role is delivered in partnership with Plymouth City Council (PCC) and co-hosted by the Council. A colleague from PCC will be actively involved in the shortlisting and interview process to ensure a great transition to working with both organisations.

What it's like to work here

The Partnership work between Plymouth City Council and National Trust is at the forefront of delivering the NT’s new ambitious strategy. The partnership has a strong track record of delivery and innovation including Plymouth Natural Grid, Green Communities, and Ocean City Nature. It is one of National Trust’s six Priority Cities for our ambition to End Unequal Access to Nature.

Since 2021 we have taken an increasingly deepening partnership approach including joint teams in the city and an embedded Partnership Manager.

You will join this team at the forefront of our new work at a great time as we build the next phase of our working.

We work with partners, within communities and with many existing and new stakeholders to creatively address unequal access to nature, beauty and history, and to put inclusion and diversity at the heart of our programme. You will work with lots of creative people who share this commitment and make things happen.

We’re supportive of hybrid working. You’ll have a base in Plymouth City Council or other partner locations for up to 3 days per week (60%) and work elsewhere, including home or other partner locations, for up to 2 days per week (40%). There’s flexibility around your patterns and hours of work. We are committed to your ongoing professional development.

What you'll be doing

You’ll work with the Plymouth Pioneer Partnership Manager, with key members of the Plymouth City Natural Environment Service and other partners to develop and deliver aspects of our programme in the city. You will also work to demonstrate and share the impact of our Partnership. You’ll work creatively with partners, funders, and communities to explore, shape and make the projects happen.

This will include working on specific deliver programmes including:

• Green Communities, to further our ambitions for nature connection, improved climate resilience and more equal access to nature;
• Exploring new funding opportunities and helping to shape proposals to extend delivery of other programmes and projects and working with Plymouth Natural Grid, Derriford Community Park and others.

Due to the nature of what we do, you will occasionally need to work evenings and weekends, for which you will receive time back. You also need to be happy to travel to other locations.

Who we're looking for

• An interest in and understanding of working with a wide range of people, communities and partners
• Experience in people and influencing skills, initiating, building and maintaining internal and external relationships
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach; someone who is organised, good at problem solving and a quick learner, with a thorough and detailed approach to work; and someone who can get involved and deliver on the ground.
• Some experience of delivering small/medium projects or independently leading aspects of larger projects
• Familiarity with project management processes, administration and systems, including budgets and procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including an ability to present information clearly and in an interesting way for a range of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and multiple teams, sharing ideas and learnings.
• PC literate using MS Software and other packages to intermediate level

The package

• 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 (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

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