Senior Project Manager – Connecting Caerlaverock Project

About The Role

Caerlaverock is a stunning nature reserve situated on the north Solway coast.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to manage a landscape scale development project which aims to link WWT Caerlaverock to other wildlife-rich sites in the surrounding area. The role will manage the delivery of all aspects of the project in line with defined project objectives.

This is a chance to shape ongoing landscape scale work and bring together nature across a beautiful wildlife rich part of Scotland. It will involve surveying for, and drawing up species plans, working in partnership to create practical solutions to boost biodiversity and developing and enhancing connections with local communities and land managers.

All of this work is on and around WWT’s special wetland site in Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway, which is located on the edge of the mighty Solway Firth.

This is a fixed term role to 31st March 2027. The role is suitable for an internal secondment.

Rented accommodation may be available on site.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of managing successful large-scale, complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving landowners, land managers, volunteers and community members.
• Experience of working in large scale habitat restoration, project design, planning and evaluation
• Proven experience in networking, partnership building and relationship management
• Ability to work effectively with others, engaging multi-functional and cross-directorate teams in project delivery
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an eye for detail
• A high level of original thought and creative approach and the ability to take on and shape new and unknown projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to write reports and deliver presentations
• Ability to represent an organisation effectively to partners/stakeholders and at external events

Due to the location of WWT Caerlaverock and the nature of the role, a current driving licence is essential.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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