Summary
As the new Community Engagement Lead for NT properties in the Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion area, you'll ensure greater connection between our sites and young people - leading inclusively to share the nature, beauty and history of our sites with our communities.
Working 30 hours per week £30,966 pro rata
Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg yr hysbyseb hon ar gael yn yr atodiadau
What it's like to work here
This is a role for someone who wants to help young people thrive, and you'll help put their voice at the centre of everything you do. You'll work closely with your colleagues to ensure young people play a key role in defining outcomes, working to challenge barriers and enhance a culture where ‘ending unequal access’ is embedded.
You may be principally based at Dinefwr in Llandeilo or Llanerchaeron in Ceredigion.
You work pattern will include one day per week with a later start and finish time, and some weekend commitment. If shortlisted we’d be happy to discuss these details with you.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be establishing a new role, so you’ll need to be a confident self‑starter who can shape direction from the outset, while also line‑managing our current Volunteering & Community Officer. In this role, you’ll embed inclusive participation practices across properties, lead change through coaching and role‑modelling, and collaborate positively with colleagues to strengthen delivery. You’ll maintain and develop existing volunteer groups, establish new sustainable local relationships, and build relevant strategic partnerships and networks that increase public benefit and raise our profile. You’ll also explore new opportunities for wider engagement—particularly with young people—enhancing their experience, confidence and understanding of our places, and deepening their long‑term connection to them.
Who we're looking for
•experience in strategy; understanding internal and external contexts.•experience in building effective partnerships•experience of delivering measurable outcomes•experience of impact assessment methods•experience of stakeholder management•evidence of identifying, diversifying and growing participation •evidence of diversifying public perception•excellent communication skills•evidence of creating positive, inclusive experiences for young people•professional knowledge of community engagement•strategic and strong analytic skills•experience of leading change across diverse teams / sectors
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.
1. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
2. Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
3. Rental deposit loan scheme
4. Season ticket loan
5. EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
6. Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
7. Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
8. Flexible working whenever possible
9. Employee assistance programme
10. Free parking at most Trust places