Project Manager

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
National Trust
Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an interim Project Manager to join our Riverlands Upper Bure project working to restore an internationally rare chalk stream.

Working with key partners you’ll deliver a range of projects to support our vision of a river and catchment that is healthy, clean, and rich in wildlife – that is loved and cared for by all. Delivering projects funded in part by National Heritage Lottery Fund Species Survival Bid, and Natural England’s Species Recovery Bid you’ll be involved in practical restoration of rivers, ponds and farmland and work to connect communities to their local landscape and the work we do.

This project is part funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months

What it’s like to work here

You’ll be part of the Trust’s internal consultancy: a flexible resource of specialist skills and expertise. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including curators, fundraisers, building surveyors and project managers, you’ll be working with others to help make things happen.

As this role covers the Easter region, your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust consultancy office to your home. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40-60% of your working week.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage the Upper Bure Project through a key phase of delivery. Managing projects including river restoration, pond restoration, farmer engagement, Invasive Non-Native Species control and our nature and people connection programme. The work will be delivered through a range of our internal teams, our partner organisations, and external contracts, so a good knowledge of project delivery is required. You’ll line manage and be supported by the Riverlands Senior Project Coordinator.

You will also be responsible for completing the feasibility and design of our next phase of works in 2025 as well as working with our fundraising teams to identify funding future opportunities.

Restoring the River Bure Norfolk National Trust

Who we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• experienced in the environmental sector and habitat restoration programs/nature recovery, with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• able to demonstrate experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes
• a Professional with technical knowledge and skills in project management demonstrated by a recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification
• able to evidence ongoing CPD in your career to date
• you’re a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions with senior leaders
• a skilled communicator, with experience of managing complex and challenging situations with competing interests and a diverse range of people
• a leader for inclusion, who finds ways to create an inclusive culture

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

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