Marine Recovery Project Development Manager (Britain's South Coast)

CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST; Shortlanesend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity in the UK is seeking a Marine Recovery Project Development Manager to lead the development phase of a transformative marine recovery project. This role involves managing regional partnerships, analyzing data, and crafting a viable project delivery plan. The ideal candidate will possess strong project development skills, stakeholder management experience, and a passion for marine conservation. Join us to help shape vital marine restoration initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Collaborative, strategic thinker with a deep commitment to Britain's seas.
• Ability to collate and analyse data and evidence.
• Passion for the oceans and for delivering seascape-scale restoration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development phase of the project with regional partners.
• Manage Coastal Community Engagement Officers.
• Form a robust, costed plan for the project’s delivery phase.

Skills

Collaborative thinking

Strategic mindset

Project development skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

The 15-month development phase of the project is being led by a partnership of Wildlife Trusts committed to restoring the extraordinary marine habitats and species found across Britain's south coast. Working across counties and seascapes, we are building a collective vision for marine recovery at scale. As Marine Recovery Project Development Manager, you will lead the development phase of this hugely ambitious and exciting project: bringing together regional partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities and need for marine recovery in the region; managing Coastal Community Engagement Officers; identifying and assessing relevant supporting data and evidence; and forming a robust, costed plan for the project's delivery phase that is not only visionary, but viable and actionable. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with dedicated Wildlife Trust teams and other stakeholders across south coast to shape a transformational marine programme, driving change across one of Europe\'s most ecologically and culturally important coastlines.

At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and champions the unique talents of every individual. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success. As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer alternative formats for the application process, ensuring that individuals with varying needs can apply with ease. Whether you prefer an alternative application form, Braille, large print, or any other format that suits your requirements, we are here to accommodate you. Moreover, our interview process is designed to be supportive and considerate. We understand that everyone has different requirements, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience. If you have specific needs or preferences, please let us know in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

We\'re looking for a collaborative, strategic thinker, with a deep commitment to Britain\'s seas to manage the development phase of a new marine recovery project. In this role, the successful candidate will lead the creation of the project\'s subsequent ambitious, community-driven delivery phase for seascape-scale marine restoration. You\'ll need a strategic mindset, project development skills, relationship and stakeholder management expertise, the ability to collate and analyse data, and importantly, a passion for our oceans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development phase of the project by bringing together regional partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities and need for marine recovery in the region.
• Manage Coastal Community Engagement Officers.
• Identify and assess relevant supporting data and evidence.
• Form a robust, costed plan for the project\'s delivery phase that is visionary, viable, and actionable.
• Collaborate with Wildlife Trust teams and other stakeholders across the south coast to shape a transformational marine programme.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, strategic thinker with a deep commitment to Britain\'s seas.
• Strategic mindset and project development skills.
• Relationship and stakeholder management expertise.
• Ability to collate and analyse data and evidence.
• Passion for the oceans and for delivering seascape-scale restoration.

Benefits

• Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
• Enhanced company holiday entitlement - starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
• 3 days Christmas Business Closure for 2025
• All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
• Free onsite parking at Five Acres
• Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility)