Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer - Chippenham

Summary

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We are looking for a Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer to lead our visitor offer for a year. This is an exciting time as we are developing our plans for the future whilst trying out ideas and forming new partnerships. This role is key in both the delivery of our day to day offer and feeding into those long-term plans.

You will be required to work regular weekends and bank holidays. 

What it's like to work here

Visitors flock to the 13th century abbey and cloister and to enjoy the museum dedicated to photographic pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot. Outdoor theatre, photography exhibitions and family events are among the innovative activities run by the 40 staff members and local volunteers, making for a lively and fun visitor experience. It’s likely you will need your own transport to get here, however this is a great opportunity to join a welcoming team and contribute to an exciting programme of events.

For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock

Please contact Lisa.Coomes1@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information about the role. 

What you'll be doing

The Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer is part of the Visitor Experience and Operations team. Responsible for line management of a small team of staff and approximately 400 volunteers, this role is key to the visitor business.

Based at Lacock, Home of Photography, you will be responsible for developing activities linked to this central story and the annual exhibitions in the Fox Talbot Museum. You will also be building our seasonal programme which includes Easter activities, Blossom themed events, Summer of Play, Autumn activities and Christmas. Making sure our visitors have an excellent time whilst driving visits is key to your role, as is ensuring that Lacock Abbey opens and is run efficiently on a day to day basis.

You will also spend some of your time working from The Courts Garden, building a small scale programme to support visits to this special garden.

Working closely with colleagues in other departments including Collections and House, Facilities, Outdoors and Volunteering and Community is essential.

Who we're looking for

We can’t wait to hear from you if you have:  
• Experience of producing high-quality visitor programming and working with community or commercial partners to produce events and activities within the arts, culture, or natural environment sectors  • Skills and experience in being a creative leader; skilled in innovating new ways to connect people with nature and place  • Experience of building, maintaining, and developing partnership relationships to offer engagement opportunities to visitors, volunteers, or local communities  • Strong people skills  • Experience of analysing audience data and helping to feedback findings that improve and develop a product, service or idea which connects people with art, culture, nature, or the outdoors. 

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 

• 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

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