We have a great opportunity to join our team in the Midlands & East of England region to provide expert advice and support to our places on community engagement and participation. 

This post is based in our Midlands & East of England region, working from one of our consultancy hubs or properties, wherever is geographically most convenient to the postholder. There will also be an opportunity to explore and agree a remote working arrangement which strike the right balance for you and the Trust.

What it's like to work here

National Trust in the Midlands & East of England has a team of passionate people focussed on making history, beauty and nature accessible to all. We want to build on our existing work to bring benefit to more people in ways that are meaningful and relevant through working in partnership for shared outcomes.

The role will be part of the wider National Trust consultancy team, visiting and working flexibly across several properties in the Midlands & East of England. The role will be based at a local property or regional office with regular home working.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be accountable for providing consultancy support for Community Engagement and Participation across a wide range of urban and rural properties in Midlands & East of England. You will advise, coach and train colleagues to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence, and capability in partnership working, inclusion, community engagement and participation. As a regional consultant, you will support teams to develop and grow mutually beneficial relationships with local communities and partnership organisations. 

Working alongside our People Business Partners for Volunteering & Community, you will play a key role in supporting priority projects and core programmes of work that build connections between our places and communities. You will advise and support others to create innovative approaches to community engagement and innovation, sharing internal and external best practice.

Please refer to the role profile and our website to find out more about the role, and our strategic aims.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will need to evidence:

• Good coaching, facilitation, training and communication skills

• Understanding of social trends and the external context impacting on community and stakeholder engagement and participation

• Excellent understanding of innovation in community engagement and different approaches to participation

• Ability to identify and interpret community needs and different audience motivations

• Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships and partnership working 

• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external groups and stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes

• Strong demonstrable consulting skills of listening, building trust and acting to deliver a quality service 

• Good understanding of best practice and high ethical approaches to equity and inclusion 

• Good understanding of funder requirements for community engagement, developing and delivering shared outcomes, audience development and evaluation

• Good knowledge of relevant legislative and safeguarding requirements for the role

Please articulate and identify clearly on your covering letter how you meet the criteria for the role.