We'd love to hear from you if you're or you have: administrative experience (including meeting administration and management), ideally within higher education or research settingswritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholdersknowledge of budgets, finance and co-ordination of projects, especially research projectsa collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a matrix environment and delivering high-quality outcomesproven ability to build positive relationships internally and externallyorganised, with time management and administrative skillsProject Support Co-ordinatorAs part of our Research Team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and partners to support high-quality research that protects nature, beauty and history for everyone. You'll work closely with research-active teams, universities, and external organisations to help deliver work that supports our charitable aims.Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there’ll be an expectation for you to attend the office on occasion. 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.As part of our commitment to high-quality, purposeful research, you’ll provide efficient, proactive coordination and research management support to the Research Team. This includes supporting our research governance processes by coordinating internal proposal reviews, servicing committees and working groups, and helping ensure we invest in the right research at the right time. You’ll also contribute to research information management by maintaining accurate records of Trust-related research activity and producing regular reports.You’ll play a key role in supporting our research repository, including reviewing, uploading, and sharing new publications, and assisting colleagues with their enquiries. In addition, you’ll provide day-to-day administrative support by managing the research inbox, helping to organise meetings, raising purchase orders, and contributing to other team activities as needed.You can view the full role profile 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 is 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 • 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: 08 June 2025 Interview Date: 17 June 2025 (Heelis, Swindon)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. 164168IRC164168SwindonFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 12 mo)Ends: Jun 8th 87.6 mi from Sevenoaks, UKWe're looking for a Research Project Support Coordinator to help grow a dynamic, sustainable research culture at the National Trust. You'll support research governance, advise teams, and shape policy to ensure our work is visible, impactful and aligned with our core purpose. Since becoming an Independent Research Organisation in 2019, we’ve built a strong network of partners and a thriving research community. Help us take it even further. This is a fixed-term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it’s unlikely to be more than 12-months. We'd love to learn more about you and your experiences, so please upload a cover letter with your application addressed to Dr Anita Weatherby (NT Head of Research) and Dr Nicola Froggatt (NT Research Manager).Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK26,793 pa