Project Officer

We have a unique opportunity for a Project Officer to work primarily on the Northey Island Coastal Adaptation project. Our objective is to create a sustainable adaptation of the Northey Island coastline for the next 100 years; considering rising sea levels, climate change and the local community. This will enable us to achieve our goals to conserve the habitats around the island - for ever, for everyone.

The Northey Island Coastal Adaptation project is about creating a sustainable adaptation in the face of coastal change and engaging with the many people who live, work, visit and care about this special part of Essex.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll be part of the National Trust Consultancy, the home to specialists in every field of our work. You'll be based out of the East of England regional hub, or will travel to the project site and may work from home occasionally.

You'll support in the planning, coordination, programme management and documentation for the Northey Island Coastal Adaptation Project. The project will apply a range of management techniques to achieve an integrated programme of work that aims to be self-sustaining over the following 100 years.

You'll assist the Project Manager with stakeholder groups (external to the Trust) to help ensure they are informed, consulted, and listened to. It's important that our community groups engage with our plans and understand the long-term benefits, so you'll contribute to ways to inspire these groups. You'll also work with internal stakeholders who bring specialisms to the project.

You'll assist in the management of contracts, electronic files, finances, and fundraising applications and produce project highlight reports, as well as ensuring the project keeps on track with our Project Management Framework.

You'll also support the activities of the Senior Coastal Projects Manager and Coastal Projects Manager in helping manage issues that arise at other National Trust coastal properties.

Please also read the role profile attached to this advert.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Motivation for conserving the coast and its natural environment and landscapes
• Previous project involvement or experience
• Great communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands
• The ability to deliver under pressure
• The ability to work as part of a team but also be self-motivated
• Working knowledge of budgets, finance and co-ordination of projects
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
• Experience of records management and information systems

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.

Wherever you're from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from you - and it doesn't matter if you're jam first, cream first, or even if you don't like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.

Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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