Peat + Mourne & Gullion Project Coordinator

Mourne Heritage Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional environmental trust in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Project Coordinator for the PEAT+ Project. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team in planning and delivering peatland restoration initiatives. Responsibilities include managing project tenders and liaising with partners while ensuring effective communication and reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working option. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

Contributory pension with employer contribution

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the PEAT+ project actions.
• Manage tenders for delivery works.
• Liaise with program partners and maintain regular communication.
• Facilitate project steering group meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Peat + Mourne & Gullion Project Coordinator

Job Summary

You will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing the portfolio of project actions for the Mournes and Slieve Gullion s PEAT+ project. You will guide and lead a dedicated team in the delivery of research, data collection, data analysis, development of peatland restoration management and restoration plans in the Eastern Mournes and Slieve Gullion Special Areas of Conservation (SAC).

You will

• lead the team in the issuing of tenders for the delivery works across both sites.
• provide work based guidance for the Newry Mourne and Down District Council (NMDCC) AONB-Geo Park Officer in the delivery of peatland projects and a wildfire management plan for Slieve Gullion.
• liaise across all programme partners and report regularly to the Ulster Wildlife (UW) Programme Manager for all aspects of reporting, to enable UW s effective and timely reporting and funding claims to the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
• maintain, regular and efficient communications with all relevant Mourne Heritage Trust (MHT) staff including Countryside Services, Corporate, Financial and HR.
• Set up and facilitate Mourne/Gullion project steering group.

Salary: PO1 NJC Pts 27-30; £38,220 £40,777 gross per annum. Contributory pension with employer's pension contribution 5% per annum Appointment will be made at the first point of the scale.

Hours: Full-time hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Will require some weekend and evening work.

Location: Based at Mourne Heritage Trust (MHT) offices, 19 Causeway Road, Newcastle with hot desk access at other locations, and hybrid working by agreement. Occasional travel throughout the UK and Ireland will be required.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2029, unless SEUPB extension is approved or continued funding becomes available. This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period Secondment can be considered

The PEAT+ project is led by Ulster Wildlife and is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). For more information or to request an application pack, please email mht(AT)mourne.co.uk .

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