Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our Hereford ~ River City Project restoring, reconnecting and celebrating Hereford city’s waterways and wetlands.

Project overview:

The Hereford ~ River City project aims to restore, reconnect and celebrate Hereford city’s waterways and wetlands. It will explore the history of the city’s green and blue corridors, restore the wildlife habitats and corridors and connect communities to past and present natural history. This role will lead the initial development phase of the project. Dependent on funding, there will then be a 3-year delivery phase.

You will lead the creation of project plans that will set out how the project will enable:

• New habitats to be created at key locations on the Yazor, Widemarsh and Newton Brooks.
• Volunteer groups and citizen science groups to run regular restoration activities.
• The city’s watercourses to be cleaner and with wildlife thriving within and around them.
• Access to be improved with signposting, trails and physical and digital interpretation showcasing the natural and social heritage of the watercourses.

Delivery stage plans will map out how Hereford Wildlife Trust will:

• Collaborate with communities to improve people’s connection to nature, to improve their mental wellbeing and sense of place.
• Co-create participatory activities including volunteering and training opportunities.
• Harness the arts and natural play to engage diverse audiences in new ways.
• Research, share and celebrate the economic and social histories of the waterways and water meadows.

Staff Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 33 days per year inclusive of 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Group Life Assurance 2 x salary
• Health Cash plan and well being services with Westfield Health
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• 2 volunteering days per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Herefordshire Wildlife Trust work wear
• Staff discounts at our visitor centre and cafe
• Training and professional development opportunities
• All Staff Days

For more details please download the recruitment pack and job description.