The Project Administrator will support the effective delivery of ExCASES projects by helping to coordinate activities, communications, and financial processes. We’d love to hear from you if you have experience:• Organising meetings, events, and travel logistics, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.• Supporting internal and external communications, including social media content and media asset management.• Assisting with financial administration, including expense processing, budget tracking, and compliance with university and funder requirements.• Helping to prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to support project monitoring and dissemination.• Liaising with researchers and external partners to ensure smooth project operations.• Providing general administrative support to the project team and acting as a key point of contact for enquiries.Project OfficerOur team’s goal is to develop innovative and impactful environmental solutions that are grounded in diverse forms of knowledge and robust evidence, aligned with shared societal visions and goals, and responsive to the capacities and motivations of stakeholders to drive change.You’ll support researchers from a range of disciplines who work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to real world biodiversity connected problems and communicate these insights in ways that are targeted, accessible, and capable of influencing real-world outcomes.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 are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week, there are a number of hub offices located around England and Wales. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. The role will require occasional travel for meetings, workshops and collaborative activities.Reporting to Professor Matt Heard, National Trust you’ll play a key role in maintaining smooth running of the project and achievement of its aims and objectives. You’ll liaise with co-investigators, researchers and other administrators involved in the RENEW programme to maximise efficiency and coherence in communication, scheduling and reporting. You’ll coordinate with relevant departments at the National Trust and University of Exeter to ensure all administrative protocols are adhered to and project events are properly equipped. The support will include travel bookings, event organisation, expenses processing, budgetary support and record keeping. The successful candidate will have excellent administration and organisational skills, and ideally prior experience of providing administrative and PA support. The ability to prioritise a demanding workload and to work independently is crucial.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: 29 Jun 2025To 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.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 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. 164909IRC164909SwindonFixed Term f/t or p/t (until 31/01/27)Ends: Jun 29th 130 mi from ManchesterWe’re looking for a highly organised Project Officer to support the delivery of ExCASES as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary research group. This group supports the https://renewbiodiversity.org.uk/ programme - a major NERC-funded initiative tackling the urgent challenge of biodiversity renewal. This is a collaborative partnership between the National Trust and the University of Exeter. You’ll play a central role in coordinating an interdisciplinary team of researchers working with diverse partners, and stakeholders. From organising events and managing communications to supporting financial processes and reporting, your work will help ensure the smooth running and impact of this ambitious, cross-institutional team.This is a fixed term post available from July 2025 to January 2027. We’re willing to consider part time hours for the role. Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK30,966 pa