Programming & Partnerships Officer

We're looking for a creative person who loves working with communities and connecting people and places. You'll play an important role in helping everyone to feel welcome when they visit Castlefield Viaduct, and making sure they get the most out of their day. You'll join the operational team at the Castlefield Viaduct in the heart of Manchester.

You'll work 22.5 hours per week on a fixed term until end of March 2026. Due to the operational nature of the Viaduct this you'll be required to work Wednesday-Friday from 9.30am-5.30pm and two days per week will be worked from the Viaduct. There is potential for occasional evening and weekend working.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Kate Picker, Experience and Visitor Programming Manager, via email

What it's like to work here

We're a bit different at Castlefield Viaduct, a new property with a new team delivering a unique urban project, so you'll be joining at an exciting time.

You'll work two days a week from Manchester city centre. We're a small team but we work within a wider context. You'll engage with national and regional teams and external partners to help us achieve our ambitions so there's lots to get involved in.

We're looking for someone with experience of creating and delivering activities such as events, trails, and talks for specific audiences in collaboration with partners. This role would suit someone who is people focused, is excited to engage daily with partners, visitors, and volunteers, and wants to be part of a great team.

What you'll be doing

You'll be devising and running a programme of events and activities with partnerships at their heart.

You'll be focussed on building local partnerships with community groups, and you'll lead on activities that are being run by these partner organisations.

As well as planning and organising a programme of events and exhibitions to run, you'll be linking these events to the places themselves to make sure they're both relevant and appealing to people.

You'll be responsible for some budgets and will be supervising volunteers.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you're:
experienced in running events and activities, and/or working with community partners
familiar with audiences in the areas of heritage, culture, arts and the natural environment
used to running small partner-led projects within the heritage and arts sectors
able to measure and assess results, and show their impact
good at talking and listening to, and getting on with, all kinds of people
someone who puts people first, and understands what's needed for everyone to receive great customer service
flexible and happy to work with different teams and partners, and to go wherever you're needed to balance the workload of your team

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

to find out moreabout the benefits we offer to support you.

Closing Date: 2nd February 2025

Interview date:Interviews to be held on Thursday 13 February 2025 at the Manchester office on Oxford Street

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EqualOpportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
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