Head of Projects & Property Planning

As Scotland's leading conservation charity, our property portfolio is at the heart of our operations. We are seeking a Head of Projects & Property Planning to:

* Lead on the coordination and administration of projects (ranging from £5k to £5m) that enable the organisation to drive forward its strategy and achieve objectives;
* Lead on our planning framework that consolidates our understanding of our properties' heritage significance, and the action plans that will help give them a sustainable future;
* Oversee the Trust's engagement with the Scottish Rural Development Programme, potentially unlocking valuable grants for supporting our rural management.

The post reports directly to the Director of Conservation Services & Projects but will be expected to work across Directorates to ensure effective delivery of functions.

To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience of running complex projects with established Project Management Guidelines, combined with understanding of Property Management Planning, preferably in a development and conservation context. You will also have demonstrable understanding of SRDP and experience in managing and working with multi-disciplinary teams. You will have highly developed organisational skills, and be highly numerate and skilled in managing and interpreting financial data.

You will be a skilled line manager, and adept at communicating with others at all levels within and out-with the organisation.

Possession of a current driving licence and the ability to travel throughout Scotland are also essential requirements for this role.

For full job details and information about how to apply, go to www.nts.org.uk and click on the 'Vacancies' tab. Closing date 11 November 2011. Interviews are likely to take place at Central Office in Edinburgh during the week commencing 28 November 2011. Visit us at www.nts.org.uk.

Charity no. SC007410