Senior Project Development Manager (Blue Recovery Leaders Group)

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Slimbridge

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 29,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Free entry to wetland centres

Free car parking

Secure bike storage

Colleague discount

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) is recruiting for a part-time, fixed-term role (up to 12 months, 22.5 hours per week) in Slimbridge. You will lead Blue Recovery projects, coordinating with leadership groups and cross-team partners to develop proposals aligning with WWT's strategic plan and environmental goals.

The role requires strong project development skills, excellent stakeholder management, and able to influence without direct authority, helping restore wetlands and deliver

Qualifications

Strong project development and project management skills.
Excellent stakeholder and partnership management.
Influencing and leadership without direct authority.
Strategic and creative problem-solving.
Outstanding communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of Blue Recovery projects and work with the Leaders Group to develop proposals that fulfil WWT's strategic ambitions.
Coordinate input from Philanthropy & Partnerships, UK Programmes and Conservation Evidence Teams to ensure successful delivery.
Act as main lead on supporting the Blue Recovery Leaders Group and develop project ideas and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Closing Date: 30/10/2026
Location: Slimbridge
Salary: £26,314.20 per annum (£43,857 FTE)
Vacancy Type: Fixed-term contract for up to 12 months, working 22.5 hours per week

About The Role

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) launched its Blue Recovery work in 2021: a major initiative to deliver transformational environmental change in the UK. There is growing evidence showing the significant role that wetlands can play in four critical areas: storing carbon, reducing flooding, benefiting wellbeing and improving water quality, but these benefits are not widely understood.

This Blue Recovery will make a vital contribution to the UK's environmental and climate change goals.

Role Outline

Working with WWT's Blue Recovery Leaders Group, you will lead the delivery of projects that fulfil WWT's Blue Recovery workstream. By building close relationships with the Blue Recovery Leaders Group, you will support the group to develop projects that demonstrate the multiple benefits that wetlands provide to society.

You will act as WWT's main lead on supporting the Blue Recovery Leaders Group and work with them to develop project ideas and proposals that fulfil WWT's strategic ambitions. You will liaise between our Philanthropy & Partnerships, UK Programmes and Conservation Evidence Teams, coordinating input from them to ensure successful delivery of The Blue Recovery Leaders' contribution towards WWT's Strategic Plan.

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