Project Manager

CHM; Norwich; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity in Norwich seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-partner project focused on enhancing urban nature. This role involves managing all project aspects, ensuring timely delivery while engaging with local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a passion for nature's recovery, contributing positively to the community. Competitive salary offered with hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale projects, preferably in environmental sectors.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Passion for nature conservation and urban biodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and oversee all aspects of the project.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure project workstreams are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Job description

About the role

Project Manager
Location: Norwich (with scope for hybrid working considered)
Contract: 3-year Fixed Term
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £36,682 per annum pro rata

Our client, an environmental charity is looking for an experiencedProject Manager to lead a three-year multi-partner project supported through Nature Towns and Cities, a programme funded by National Lottery players to help urban areas protect and enhance their natural heritage.

The project will co-create a community-led urban nature recovery action plan, placing nature and people at the heart of Norwich’s future. It will map and address the city’s ‘nature gaps’, improve access to green and blue spaces, and empower communities to shape a more resilient, biodiverse and inclusive city.

You’ll be responsible for co-ordinating, managing, and overseeing all aspects of the project – from setting up effective governance to ensuring workstreams are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with partners including Norwich City Council, Norfolk County Council, South Norfolk and Broadland District Council and other key stakeholders to create a lasting legacy for nature in the city.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent communicator with strong project management skills, the ability to build effective working relationships and a passion for nature’s recovery.

This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on people’s lives and the environment, working in a supportive, forward-thinking charity committed to restoring nature. You’ll play a central role in a flagship project for Norwich, helping making it a City where people and nature thrive.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 6 October
Interviews are likely to take place in person in Norwich on Wednesday 15 or Friday 17 October.

Interested?

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This post is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund through Nature Towns and Cities, a partnership between the Heritage Fund, Natural England and the National Trust.

No agencies please.