Finance

Huge numbers. Rigorous cost management. Important investments. Interesting challenges and strong commercial profit. Your work will be challenging and ever-interesting as you help us look after special places for generations to come.

Everything we do and everywhere we care for costs money. A minimum of £100 million each year. As a charity completely independent of government, we rely on income from membership fees, donations and legacies, and revenues raised from our commercial operations. We generate millions and millions of pounds from our thriving catering and retail outlets, our holiday cottage business and our renewable energy. And the fact that every penny of our profit goes back into our work makes having strong financial expertise here all the more important.

With sound financial footings and a new financial system on the way, we’re in a great position to deliver our planned £300 million of important conservation work over the next ten years. It also gives us the freedom to try new things and find different ways of raising funds, better managing costs and spending the money we have. Here, you can deliver meaningful benefits in terms of value and effectiveness, as you ensure that we’re making the most of every pound we earn, and spend. If you’re looking for intriguing challenges and exciting opportunities, join us.

Typical roles

We have lots of different opportunities in Finance across our special places and regional and central offices. These include Contracts Clerk, Finance Assistant, Credit Controller, Procurement Business Partner, Business Risk Manager – and that’s just to name a few.

Finance Business Partner

Your expertise and vision will help us prepare for the future – looking at financial assets and taking a long-term view on what kind of investments are necessary, and where.

Accounts Assistant

Working proactively with a range of teams across Finance, you’ll provide vital support and guidance and ensure the efficient management of our systems and processes.

Management Accountant

You’ll deliver management information that sets our future direction and helps us to make smarter business decisions.

The things we do for you

We want you to learn, discover and develop your career. And we’ll do everything we can to offer you the training, support and development that you need to achieve your goals. This could, for example, include helping you to study for a professional qualification appropriate to your career, trying something new or moving into a different business area. We’ll work with you to plan your development in a way that’s right for your needs.

Investing in you

Induction. Your learning in the Trust starts with your induction. Whatever role you're here to do we'll explain what to expect, show you where to go and make sure you understand your new environment before you get going.

Personal career progression development programme. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to development. Tailored to you our ‘Grow Your Own Career’ approach is in place to help you identify where you see your career heading, and the best ways to get there.

Learning resources. We all learn in different ways and respond to different styles. It’s what works for you, whether that’s on-the-job training, flexible e-learning or one-to-one support. And in an organisation of our size and diversity, there’s plenty of room to develop and places to go.

Future Engage and Deliver leadership programme. If you’re in a management role we’ll support you to become a better leader through our ‘Future Engage and Deliver’ leadership programme. The programme is designed to make sure you’re well-equipped with the skills and confidence to lead your teams to deliver our plans.

Professional subscriptions. If you need to hold a qualification for your role, from either a legal or professional point of view, we’ll cover the cost of your membership fee. We’ll need to see that it’s part of your continuous professional development, though.

Employee volunteering. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the National Trust and many other charities. That's why we'll give you every opportunity to get involved with some volunteering outside the Trust. It's also a brilliant way to try new things, learn new skills and meet new people. So we'll give you up to five paid days per year to do your bit.

Secondments. Secondments are an excellent way for you to gain and practise new skills in real life situations, preparing you for a potential next career move. They usually last from three to 12 months – ideal for temporary or project roles.

Finance people

Kirsten

Finance Business Partner

I really enjoy the variety of my role and the fact that you’re involved in all elements of the business. You’re a core member of the team who can really add value and have a positive influence in the properties decision making process.

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