IT Projects Support Analyst - Swindon

Summary

It’s a busy time here at the National Trust and there is an increasing demand for the delivery of IT related projects during the coming year.
To help us achieve this ambitious goal our IT Assurance & Risk team needs to support and assure the successful delivery of these IT projects and programmes, and we are expanding our team do this.
This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave.  At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.


What it's like to work here

IT is a busy department and technology plays a key part in enabling the National Trust to deliver on its strategic objectives. Our vision is to equip the Trust with the technology we all need to do our jobs confidently. Working collaboratively with all areas of the Trust, the IT teams focus on delivering the Trust’s priority information services at pace, focusing on the needs of our people and supporters.
With typically more than 40 IT projects in-flight, varying in complexity, size and subject matter there is a lot of great work being delivered.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, however there will be an opportunity to explore and agree hybrid working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. The role will involve travel to our head office to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work.


What you'll be doing

Working as an IT Project Support Analyst is varied and rewarding. You’ll help to assure the IT aspects of the many projects that are key to delivering our strategic objectives within the Trust. You’ll be ensuring that our Project Management framework and IT Assurance processes are appropriately followed in your part of the IT Portfolio. 
The assurance process is undertaken by reviewing and analysing key project documentation such as highlight reports, business cases, resource forecasts and project plans.  You’ll be a key point of contact for IT project managers to understand the IT assurance requirements and how to apply them.


Who we're looking for

You can view the full role profile for this role 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.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
• An understanding of project delivery and the key factors that indicate a well governed and controlled project. • Attention to detail and analysis skills ensuring project reporting is of a high standard and that key points for escalation are quickly identified• Comfortable communicating with key colleagues at all levels• A working knowledge and understanding of project management lifecycles, for example PRINCE2, MSP and agile


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 properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations

• Independent financial advice

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