Project Manager x2

Salary: £36,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Our offices in Greengates, Bradford.
Reports to: Programme Manager
Interviews: provisionally Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September 2026

We are recruiting for two exciting opportunities: Project Manager (Development) and Project Manager (Technical). Through a single application process, candidates can be considered for either or both roles.

About the roles

The Development role focuses on advancing new project opportunities, securing funding, building partnerships, and managing a team of Project Officers.

The Technical role focuses on management of river enhancement projects, specifically improvements to fish passage, barrier removal and natural flood management.

About you

For the Project Manager (Development) role, you will bring experience of developing project opportunities, securing funding, preparing bids, and supporting teams to turn ideas into deliverable projects. Proven experience of team leadership, partnership working and an understanding of environmental funding mechanisms.

For the Project Manager (Technical) role, you will have a strong understanding of environmental or infrastructure project delivery, with knowledge of river restoration, fish passage, natural flood management or related disciplines. Proven experience managing contractors, permissions and regulatory processes.

For both roles, you will be:

• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and solution focused.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, funders and communities.
• Committed to high standards of governance, compliance and health and safety.
• Passionate about helping people, places and nature thrive.

Why join us?

At the Aire Rivers Trust, we’re passionate about restoring the River Aire and empowering communities to play an active role in its future. Working with communities, landowners, local authorities, and partners, we restore habitats, enhance biodiversity, and support a thriving river environment. You’ll work in a supportive, enthusiastic team environment, with the chance to shape evolving projects. This is your chance to make a real and lasting difference to both people and the planet.