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Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer - Chesterfield

Employer
The National Trust
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary
27,200 pa
Closing date
10 Feb 2025

Job Details

Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer - Chesterfield

Summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE***

We're looking for a creative and strategic person who loves creating programmes that connect people and places. This role is all about people – connecting with them, inspiring them, and ensuring they have an unforgettable day when they visit. You'll play an important role in making sure people make an emotional connection during their visit to Hardwick. 



What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Visitor Operations and Experience Manager you'll be part of a visitor experience team of 4 at Hardwick Hall. You'll work closely with the Senior Marketing and Communities Officer and Welcome Manager to deliver a high-quality programme. You'll be part of a creative and hardworking team working to bring to life the stories of this special place.



What you'll be doing

As Senior Programming & Partnership Officer, your main focus will be providing a great experience for visitors and making everyone feel welcome. You’ll work closely with the Visitor Experience and Operations Manager to plan and deliver a variety of programmes and activities, to help visitors make the most of their day. You’ll lead on creating a Hardwick specific programme that visitors can enjoy throughout the year, linking closely to the new proposition work undertaken as part of the Whole Estate Plan.  



Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • experience in producing high-quality visitor programming in the arts, culture, heritage, natural environment, sports, or visitor attraction sectors for diverse audiences with varying needs 
  • the ability to build, maintain and develop partnership relationships to offer engagement opportunities to audiences of visitors, volunteers or community participants
  • previous leadership experience, including supervisory, coaching, and training roles, along with managing volunteers
  • a collaborative and empathetic approach, adaptable to the needs of partners, team members, and audiences
  • understanding of an audience-led approach and the ability to evaluate the impact and use feedback to further develop an offer or event
  • knowledgeable in identifying and assessing risks and taking appropriate action
  • strong organisational and administrative skills e.g. budget management, keeping and updating records, meeting deadlines, working effectively under pressure


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

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Company

The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.

The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world.

Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust’s members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement.

The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

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