Previous experience in programming and/or visitor experience in a heritage setting. An understanding of project management principles and practice – including project management lifecycles, processes and practices. Good stakeholder management skills – ability to support teams to deliver objectives and work with a wide range of people across multiple roles, job areas, and levels of seniority. Good organisation skills including managing governance arrangements and regular reporting. A good communicator, with the ability to analyse findings and create best practice guidance materials to present and share with stakeholder groups. Track record of successfully managing and/or supporting project delivery. A flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at building and maintaining relationships and working collaboratively. Preferably holds a project management qualification or looking to work towards one. Project OfficerThis is a national role within the Access & Conservation directorate, reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, working as a key member of the programme team. 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 site visits 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 week. Your primary role will be to manage the continuation and close of the Programming work package, overseeing the continued delivery and evaluation of funded test, learn and apply activity, managing a key supplier relationship for evaluation services, and producing best practice guidance materials to be shared within the programme and wider organisation. You’ll also work with our 28 Discovery House properties to compile and share examples of other great practice indoor programming. You’ll report in regularly to the Senior Programme Manager, Place project sponsor and Place project client on work package progress. You will complete monthly progress and monitoring reports for the Programme Board and maintain communications to wider stakeholders supporting work package deliverables. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of 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.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 (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 Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Closing Date: 21 June 2026 Interview Date: 25 June 2026 *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 recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk 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 adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.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.175225IRC175225SwindonFixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 31/12/26)Ends: Jun 21st 71.4 mi from undefinedINTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE We’re looking for someone to join the Discovery Houses Programme team and continue the work of the Programming work package in the Place Project. The Programme supports 28 amazing properties that contain the work of some of the world’s most recognised and celebrated artists, architects, designers and master craftsmen and were homes to some of the most revered individuals in British history such as Winston Churchill, Bess of Hardwick, and Beatrix Potter. You’ll help support our work by managing the delivery of the Programming work package, which sits within the Place project as part of the Discovery Houses programme. The programming work package looks to explore, test and support a considered programme of indoor audience-led activities which further the overarching aims of connecting with warm audiences, driving repeat visits, improving value for money, and delivering a greater connection to the property. This is a fixed term contract at 0.6 FTE for 6 months. Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK18,580 pa