Project Manager (Species Survival Fund)

About The Function

We have now an thrilling alternative to supervise the administration of a 2 yr funded mission: Wetter
For Waders: Enhancing Somerset’s Coastal Wetlands. You will be a part of our staff primarily based on the Steart
Marshes and Bridgwater Bay Nationwide Nature Reserves. A predominantly capital primarily based mission which
will embody the coordination and administration of inside sources, contractors and
consultants. 

It is a fastened time period contract till twenty eighth February 2026. This position is an element time working
22.5 hours every week throughout 3 days and is appropriate for hybrid working with the requirement to spend 2
days every week on website.  

As one of many largest of wetlands managed by WWT and an integral coastal
part of the broader Somerset panorama, it is a implausible alternative to supervise wetland
conservation, restoration and creation. Be on the innovative of huge scale administration
interventions supporting the rise in abundance of uncommon and guarded wetland habitats and
species. 

Wetter For Waders is funded by the Authorities’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by
Defra and its Arm’s-Size Our bodies. It’s being delivered by The Nationwide Lottery Heritage Fund in
partnership with Pure England and the Atmosphere Company.

About You

To hitch as our Venture Supervisor you may carry:

• Diploma-level qualification in a related discipline
• Present driving licence.
• Information of wetland ecosystems for instance the differing types, their hydrology, soils,
  topography and ecology
• Expertise of profitable mission administration and report manufacturing
• Expertise in networking, partnership constructing and relationship administration
• Demonstrable expertise of implementing efficient governance preparations to make sure well timed
  resolution making, efficient threat administration, and compliance with wider insurance policies and procedures.
• Glorious IT expertise together with use of Microsoft Workplace Outlook, Phrase, Excel and PowerPoint

We’re in search of an individual with an understanding of matrix administration, a capability to steer,
handle and encourage a mission staff, work successfully with others, interact multi-functional and
cross-directorate groups in mission supply. You’ll oversee the administration of consultants and
contractors, take accountability for tasks and prioritise sources accordingly while working
alongside the positioning supervisor. With wonderful self-management expertise to allow unbiased working,
autonomously and as a part of a staff, utilizing initiative and being versatile and adaptable.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to revive the super-powered ecosystems we name
wetlands. There’s by no means been a extra vital second for our work, and we’ve acquired some
phenomenal individuals on the case.

Whether or not they’re taking a brand new customer below their wing, or conducting ground-breaking analysis
additional afield, our staff are second to none. And there’s nothing we love greater than watching
them soar.

No matter you do right here, you’ll be serving to to revive wetlands and unlock their energy. So, the
solely query left is, what position will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Get up every single day understanding your work helps to revive wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and impressed by our staff of passionate, devoted individuals
• 33 days annual go away (which fits as much as 38 days after 5 years of service) – this contains
  financial institution holidays and you’ve got flexibility to take these days everytime you need
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, together with your loved ones
• Free automobile parking and safe bike storage areas
• Colleague low cost on procuring and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of thrice your wage, for peace of thoughts to your family members
• Impartial private, office and monetary recommendation from Care first

WWT is an equal alternatives employer and all functions will likely be thought-about solely on
benefit. 

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