General Manager - Richmond-upon-Thames

Are you an inspirational leader looking for your next move? We've got an opportunity to join us as General Manager for the Ham Portfolio for 4 months. This is your chance to inspire and motivate your team across five London sites. You'll turn strategy into reality and deliver across a broad range of operational areas as you share beautiful places with our supporters and communities., Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, you'll be supported by national and regional specialists. In this leadership role, you'll be leading teams through the launch of our new strategy, as we explore how to deliver our big ambitions for the next 10 years.

• An outstanding leader of people
• An understanding of - or interest in - the historic or natural environment, culture and heritage, and the balance between managing public access and conservation
• An interest in our supporters and urban communities and what matters to them
• An excellent communicator, you will have experience in connecting teams and building toward a shared vision
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Comfortable managing operational risk, and understand the underpinning need for compliance
  
  You'll work in partnership with people and organisations outside the National Trust to create the biggest impact for people who access our rich cultural and natural heritage, whilst always championing conservation., 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.

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