CATCHMENT PROGRAMME MANAGER [UK]

The Futurelink Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Futurelink Group is seeking a Catchment Programme Manager for a respected UK river conservation trust to lead a flagship catchment project funded by a major water utility. You will deliver catchment-wide work to improve water quality, river health and sustainable land management.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll lead a growing team, manage budgets and reporting to the funder, and build partnerships with farmers, local authorities and environmental organisations to secure ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in environmental management, ecology, water management, geography or related field.
• Significant experience managing complex environmental/conservation projects.
• Knowledge of catchment management, water quality, river restoration or sustainable land management.
• Experience managing budgets, contract compliance and reporting to funders.
• Line management or team leadership experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• PM qualification (PRINCE2/APM) and experience with farmers/landowners advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the project to agreed timescales, budget and targets.
• Identify, commission and use evidence to decide which catchment interventions to deliver.
• Secure landowner agreements, stakeholder support and planning consent.
• Act as the main contact with the funder and build partnerships with farmers, local authorities and environmental organisations.
• Line manage project staff and coordinate the wider project team.
• Manage the budget, forecasts, funding claims and reports to the funder and the Board.
• Commission and oversee consultants and contractors.
• Identify new funding, including nature markets, so the project continues after the 4 years.

Skills

Significant experience managing large,

Catchment management knowledge

Stakeholder & partnership management

Budget management & reporting

Line management / leadership

UK driving licence

PRINCE2/APM (adv)

Education

Degree or equivalent in environmental management / ecology / water management / geography

Job description

Location: United Kingdom

A respected UK river conservation trust is looking for a Catchment Programme Manager to lead a major water-utility-funded catchment project. You’ll be in charge of delivering catchment-wide work that improves water quality, river health and sustainable land management. You’ll report to the Chief Executive and lead a growing team.

Responsibilties:

• Lead the delivery of the project to agreed timescales, budget and targets.
• Identify, commission and use evidence to decide which catchment interventions to deliver.
• Secure what each intervention needs before it starts: landowner agreements, stakeholder support and planning consent.
• Act as the main contact with the funder and build partnerships with farmers, local authorities and environmental organisations.
• Line manage project staff and coordinate the wider project team.
• Manage the budget, forecasts, funding claims and reports to the funder and the Board.
• Commission and oversee consultants and contractors.
• Identify new funding, including nature markets, so the project continues after the 4 years.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in environmental management, ecology, water management, geography or a related field.
• Significant experience managing complex environmental or conservation projects.
• Knowledge of catchment management, water quality, river restoration or sustainable land management.
• Proven experience in stakeholder and partnership management.
• Experience managing budgets, contract compliance and reporting to funders.
• Line management or team leadership experience.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Advantageous: a project management qualification (PRINCE2/APM), experience working with farmers and landowners, and knowledge of how water companies plan their investment programmes.