Programming & Partnerships Officer

Are you a creative person who loves working with communities and connecting people and places? Our Programming and Partnerships Officer plays an important role in helping everyone to feel welcome when they visit Osterley Park and making sure they get the most out of their day.

The advertised salary is inclusive of an Outer London weighting allowance of £3,315

One of the last surviving country estates in London, Osterley Park and House is a vibrant attraction. The high turnaround of visitors means work is fast-paced, with the team always looking for creative ways to attract greater visitor numbers. Outdoor activities are a key focus, and the estate is part of the National Trust’s Cycle Trail project. Osterley Park enjoys a fantastic location just 20 minutes outside of London, so you can travel here by car or public transport.

Osterley Park and House also has a garden for all seasons - the gardens are divided into three areas to ensure interest all year round and perfect if you're looking for some garden inspiration! The urban eighteenth-century formal gardens were restored by the National Trust to their original grandeur.

What you'll be doing:

Together with the team, you’ll be devising and running a programme of events and activities with partnerships and audiences at their heart.

You’ll be focussed on building local partnerships with community groups, and you’ll lead on activities, programme and events held in collaboration with these partner organisations. You'll also be responsible for the production of high-quality visitor programming across the site and throughout the seasons.

As well as planning and organising a programme of events and exhibitions to run in all the places covered by your role, 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.

You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

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