Programme Coordinator- Nature Based Neighbourhoods - FTC - Part Time

Wates Group; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Wates Family Enterprise Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Programme Coordinator to support the Nature Based Neighbourhoods programme. You will help manage relationships with funded partners, coordinate activities, and assist with learning and communications under the Programme Lead’s guidance.

The role is a 4-month FTC, part-time (3 days) with hybrid and remote-working options, including travel to the Midlands. Interviews are scheduled remotely on 25th and 27th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong project or programme coordination experience and excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Experience working with community organisations.

Responsibilities

• Programme administration and supporting the delivery of key programme activities such as learning events, visits and peer-networking activities.
• Working with our measurement, learning and evaluation partner to capture learning.
• Maintaining programme records and ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the Programme Lead with emerging priorities as required

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Programme Coordinator– Nature Based Neighbourhoods (NBN) FTC

Hiring: Wates Family Enterprise Trust

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum FTE

Contract: 4 Months FTC - Part time (3 days) between Tues-Friday

Location: Hybrid – remote working Travel: Regular travel to the midlands

Reporting to: NBN Partnership Programme Lead

About the Role

The Nature Based Neighbourhoods Growing Strong programme is a partnership supporting urban communities in Derby and Wolverhampton to create greener, healthier and more connected neighbourhoods through long-term investment, peer learning and community-led action.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Coordinator to provide paternity cover and support the day-to-day delivery of the programme. Working closely with the Programme Lead, you will help maintain strong relationships with funded partners, coordinate programme activities and events, support learning and communications activities, and ensure the smooth running of this ambitious national programme. This is an opportunity to work with community organisations, funders and sector partners who are exploring how nature can improve our daily lives and strengthen connections.

Key tasks include:

• Programme administration and supporting the delivery of key programme activities such as learning events, visits and peer-networking activities.
• Working with our measurement, learning and evaluation partner to capture learning.
• Maintaining programme records and ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the Programme Lead with emerging priorities as required

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong project or programme coordination experience and excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Experience working with community organisations.

Interviews: Remote, 25th and 27th November 2026

Our commitments:

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]