Transforming the Wensum Project Manager

Norfolk Wildlife Trust; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a Transforming the Wensum Project Manager. The role will coordinate partners and stakeholders across the River Wensum catchment to build consensus on a unifying vision, strategy and action plan.

Hosted by the Trust and working with Natural England Protected Sites Strategy project team, you will focus on building relationships and engaging communities to shape the future of the Wensum. Closing date 9am 2 November 2026; interviews likely w/c 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Coordinate partners, stakeholders and the community across the Wensum Catchment to build consensus to develop a unifying vision, strategy and agreed action plan for the River Wensum.
• Build relationships and manage partnerships, engaging interested parties to shape the future of the Wensum.

Job description

Transforming the Wensum Project Manager

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 Salary: £37,783 per annum Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are seeking a Transforming the Wensum Project Manager.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 2 nd November 2026. Interviews are likely to take place in person on the w/c 9 th November 2026.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

The objective of this role is to support and co-ordinate partners, stakeholders and the community across the Wensum Catchment to build consensus to develop a unifying vision, strategy and agreed action plan for the River Wensum.

Hosted by Norfolk Wildlife Trust and working as part of the Natural England Protected Sites Strategy project team this role will focus on building relationships and managing partnerships, stakeholders and interested parties to engage in the future of the Wensum.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 2 nd November 2026. Interviews are likely to take place at Norfolk Wildlife Trust on the w/c 9 th November 2026.

A detailed job description and person specification is attached for information and to assist you with your application.