Able to demonstrate extensive experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading £multi-million procurement, securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes an expert with up-to-date technical knowledge and skills preferably as a Chartered Project Professional (or at a minimum by holding an APM PPQ/PMQ/MSP qualification) experienced in mentoring others in the profession, and be able to show evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions up to Executive level an excellent communicator, skilled at managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people a leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture knowledge and experience of how to ensure legal and professional duties for built environment projects are discharged (including CDM and Building Safety Act) an understanding of the complexities involved in working within a sensitive conservation environment. Senior Project ManagerWe’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for everyone, forever and we really mean that. You’ll be working as part of the National Trust Specialist Delivery Team in our London & South East region – a multidisciplinary team of flexible and deployable experts with specialist skills and experience in every field of our work. Our purpose is to deliver the Trust’s strategy by providing expertise to properties and collaborating to make things happen. As this role covers the London & South East region, your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust consultancy office to your home. 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. You’ll benefit from and play an active part in the Trust’s wider project management community - a network of sharing best practice and mentoring, as well as technical support and development.This role will focus on implementing Phase 1 of the Scotney Visitor Infrastructure project, whilst preparing for Phase 2 and supporting the coordination of the National Lottery Heritage Fund application for Reconnecting Scotney. You’ll oversee and coordinate the work of the Food & Beverage Project Manager and will line-manage the Reconnecting Scotney Project Manager and team. The Visitor Infrastructure project encompasses car parking, food & beverage facilities, a destination play area, office moves, a Changing Place, and the overall visitor journey. Reconnecting Scotney hopes to unlock the potential to grow further by diversifying audiences and improving access to heritage and green space. You’ll work within our Project Management Framework, ensuring strong governance, smooth communication, and effective monitoring and control. Successful completion of the project will lead to better access, improved visitor satisfaction, and growth in revenue so that we can invest in more conservation work. As such, you will be playing a major part in defining the future of Scotney, and in delivering the Trust’s strategic goals.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. *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. Closing Date: 26 April 2026 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.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. 174451IRC174451Tunbridge WellsFixed Term p/t (30 hrs pw to 30/11/26)Ends: Apr 26th 36.6 mi from undefinedINTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with significant construction experience to lead a multi-million-pound suite of visitor infrastructure projects at Scotney Castle in Kent. Every year, more and more visitors are enjoying days out at the special places that we look after, and we need to ensure that we are managing our properties both for current visitor numbers and sustainable future growth. This means investing now in visitor infrastructure improvements. We know that we can't serve our diverse audiences without firstly celebrating the diversity of our people. That's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. The role is offered as a fixed-term contract until November 2026, working 30 hours a week. We are open to internal secondment arrangements, with the agreement of your line manager. LI-DNIScotney Castle (AO), Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JNCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK43,711 pa