Naturally Native Project Manager
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
02/10/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/10/2020 09:00
Employment Location:
Houghton-le-Spring
Further Information
The Wildlife Trusts in the North East of England (Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley) have brought together a wide range of organisations to restore water vole populations across this wide area. The Naturally Native project will tackle the 2 major causes of water vole decline, predation by American mink, an introduced non-native species, and habitat fragmentation. The Project Manager will be based with Durham Wildlife Trust.
We seek an experienced Project Manager to direct the delivery of this ambitious project. Co-ordinating staff as they undertake species and habitat monitoring, invasive species control and volunteer and stakeholder engagement. The Project Manager will oversee communications strategies and engagement activities, key to encouraging communities and landowners to actively participate in the project. They will be responsible for ensuring the overall aims and outputs of the project are reached and milestones achieved on time and to budget. The Project Manager will work with external consultants who will inform and evaluate project delivery and performance, and develop a legacy plan.
Based at Durham Wildlife Trust’s Head Office: Rainton Meadows, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU, with an opportunity to work on occasion from partner Trust offices. Currently home working may be required.
We are an inclusive employer and actively seek applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.