Project Manager / Rheolwr Prosiect

NATIONAL TRUST; Brecon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading conservation organization as a Project Manager, where you will lead an ambitious project aimed at restoring habitats and empowering communities. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, fostering skills in nature recovery while promoting inclusivity and community engagement.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust locations

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects through all stages of project management.
• Proven track record of developing projects with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience on high-value Heritage Lottery funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project team and ensure ambitious targets are met.
• Run the Project Board and collaborate with local teams and partners.
• Move the project from planning to implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Time Management

Inclusion Advocacy

Job description

With a passion for wildlife and access, you’ll enjoy working with nature and want to inspire and motivate others. You’ll help to make a range of important habitats for wildlife even better for nature and make everyone feel welcome at our places.

The project aims to restore 500 hectares of habitats, reconnect fragmented ecosystems, and empower people from all backgrounds to train in nature recovery. Trainees and volunteers will gain hands-on experience at a new hub, hosted at Ty Mawr farm, which will also help the wider community connect with nature through countryside skills.

Mae’r cyfieithiad Cymraeg o’r hysbyseb hwn ar gael yn llawn yn y PDF atodedig.

This is a great opportunity to drive an ambitious project funded by the Nature Networks Fund, which will greatly improve habitats for nature, offer opportunities for people to develop skills in the countryside sector, and inspire more people to get outside.

Based in our estate office in Libanus, you’ll cover a range of sites across the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. This is a part-time opportunity offering 22.5 hours per week and a 31-month fixed-term contract.

This role is available from August 2025; however, we may consider an earlier start date to fit the successful candidate's availability.

This project is funded by the Nature Networks Programme. It is being delivered by the Heritage Fund, on behalf of the Welsh Government.

Ariennir y prosiect yma gan y Rhaglen Rhwydweithiau Natur. Mae'n cael ei ddarparu gan y Gronfa Treftadaeth, ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru.

What it's like to work here

You’ll join an upbeat and dynamic team, passionate about nature, and creating an inclusive and progressive place to work, visit, and volunteer.

You’ll play a key role in the Bannau Brycheiniog portfolio, which covers a large area in south Wales, stretching from Rhaeadr in mid Wales to Gower on the south coast.

What you'll be doing

As Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the project team and ensuring the project achieves its ambitious targets. You’ll run the Project Board and work with the local team, national specialists, and partners such as NRW and Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. You’ll be moving the project from planning to implementation.

You can view the full role profile in the attached document. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills, and experience listed; it’s provided to give a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for:

• Successful experience leading projects through all stages and areas of project management, including procurement and matrix management.
• A proven track record of developing projects with clients and stakeholders to meet objectives and outcomes.
• Experience working on high-value Heritage Lottery or similar funded projects.
• Experience working with external partners in developing and delivering projects.
• A confident communicator, able to work with a wide range of people internally and externally.
• Skilled at managing time, costs, and quality within a busy and varied workload, with some experience managing small projects.
• Championing inclusion and ensuring everyone feels welcome.

The package

The National Trust’s motto is ‘For everyone, for ever’. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and aim for our teams to reflect and represent the communities we serve. We welcome and value differences, and we want everyone to feel welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% of the 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, including gym memberships, shopping discounts, and cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working arrangements whenever possible.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking at most Trust locations.