Programme Manager - Swindon Summary We’re looking for an experienced and organised Programme Manager to join the National Trust on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2025. You'll lead the final phase of International National Trusts Organisation’s ‘Withstanding Change’ project, funded by the British Council. INTO brings together the global National Trust movement to share knowledge and champion cultural and natural heritage. You’ll be responsible for project planning, budgets, reporting, and supporting governance through regular board meetings. Managing a Project Officer, you’ll also work closely with internal teams and international partners to deliver impact across the heritage sector. Potential start date: ASAP, please detail your availability in your application. What it's like to work here We connect over 100 heritage organisations worldwide, supporting collaboration and promoting the National Trust approach to conservation. Read more about INTO at www.into.org Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there’ll be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there’s flexibility on where you’re based at other times. You’ll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This’ll be discussed in more detail at interview. Please note that travel may be required both nationally and internationally. What you'll be doing You’ll keep the project on track, ensuring it meets funder requirements and delivers strong impact. You may also represent INTO at conferences and public events. We’re looking for someone creative, proactive, and confident working with a wide range of people and organisations. The project promotes the link between climate and heritage through case studies in six countries, where teams will carry out vital conservation work on historic buildings at risk. Public engagement will highlight the value of heritage and how communities can help protect it. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all 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. Who we're looking for We’d love to hear from you if you have: proven experience delivering complex projects from start to finish, including resource planning, procurement, and team co-ordination across multiple workstreams a recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2, MSP), or working towards one, with a commitment to ongoing professional development problem-solving and influencing skills, with confidence working with senior leaders skilled in managing complex external stakeholder relationships 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 more about the benefits we offer to support you.