Job Description
Are you a project manager with a track record in cultural programming? Do you have a talent for building partnerships and participation that bring creative ideas to life? Are you passionate about engaging urban communities - through culture - in nature and heritage? If so, we've got a brilliant opportunity for you!
Our LSE Ending Unequal Access team is developing an exciting cultural programme to strengthen and amplify our work to reach new audiences, inspire more people to engage with culture and address unequal access to nature, beauty and history.
We're looking for a Project Manager to lead this programme, including Blossom and a range of other creative partnerships including our work with Glitch, Transport for London and Black Pride.
This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week), permanent contract
Salary: £48,965 per annum
The advertised salary is inclusive of the Inner London weighting allowance of £4,465 per annum
What it's like to work here
LSE's Ending Unequal Access delivery team is part of our ambitious strategy to play a bigger role in cities to provide more equitable access for a wider range of people. We work with partners, within communities and with colleagues across the National Trust to address unequal access to nature, beauty and history, and to put inclusion and diversity at the heart of our programme. Building on our successful work in , we are expanding this work across the region.
We're supportive of hybrid working. You'll have a base in our London office (Savoy Hill House near Victoria Embankment Gardens) and get to spend time at some of our beautiful places; there may also be opportunities to work at partner locations. There's flexibility around your hours of work and opportunities for professional development.
What you'll be doing
You'll lead the development of a cultural programme and partnerships, scoping, developing, commissioning and leading creative activity that connects people to cultural heritage in towns and cities and inspires people to take action for nature and climate. You'll work with a range of partners, funders, organisations and communities as well as commissioning artists to make projects happen and deliver demonstrable impact, at scale, for people and place. You'll also mobilise National Trust's operational teams and delivery partners to support your work, and champion the programme inside and outside the organisation.
Building on our work since 2024, you'll co-create a calendar of activities that involve and engage diverse audiences, artists and partners; secure profile and publicity; and evaluate the programme. Sharing lessons from our work, you'll measure impact in order to shape a longer-term programme of cultural engagement in key places across the region.
You'll be part of the Ending Unequal Access Specialist Delivery Team and line manage a small team, as well as supporting the development of others including a Cultural Learning and Participation Apprentice. Working with the wider team, you'll cultivate partner relationships and manage collaborative activity.
Due to the nature of the work we do and the experiences we offer, you will occasionally need to work evenings and weekends and be happy to travel.
Please also read the role profile attached to this advert.
Who we're looking for
Please include a cover letter with your application. We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Proven track record in the cultural sector, developing and leading partnership and programming events and projects, working with partners, creative professionals, communities and contractors and commissioning artists.
- Experience of managing complex external stakeholder relationships, in particular projects with multiple funders, partners and creative collaborators.
- Experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement, securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes.
- Excellent problem solving and influencing skills, able to confidently work with senior leaders.
- Experience of line management, with an understanding of how to support and develop early career / Apprenticeship roles
- A Professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in your career to date.
Diversifying our audiences and workforce is really important to us and we value lived experience and character. If you're excited about this role but you don't meet every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway if you have other experience and skills which are transferrable. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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 (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
