Project Officer
3 months ago
We're looking for a Project Officer to join the team at Wicken Fen. You'll work closely with the Countryside Manager & Landscape Partnership Manager in driving the property and vision forward by helping develop a project pipeline centred around progressing the biodiversity, access and climate mitigation objectives of the property, including the delivery of peatland restoration works across the property and vision area through partnership work.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract.
Occasional weekend work will be required as part of a Duty Manager rota. This involves being on hand to support teams across property if required.
What it's like to work here:Reporting to the Countryside Manager, you'll join an enthusiastic, hard-working Countryside team responsible for managing Wicken Fen, one of Britain’s oldest nature reserves. Wicken Fen consists of one of the last remaining undrained fragments of fenland, a SSSI, SAC, NNR & Ramsar designated habitat.
The wider area is a pioneer of landscape-scale nature conservation, with grazing highland cattle and breeding Konik ponies, shaping a dynamic and diverse landscape. Our ambitious 100-year Vision project aims to expand the existing 820ha site to create a 5600ha corridor for nature and people stretching down to the outskirts of Cambridge through partnership work.
What you'll be doing:You'll be supporting the production and delivery of a project pipeline on property, focusing on access, peatland restoration, hydrology and habitat development. Working in line with the Trust’s Project Management Framework, you'll oversee contractors to deliver project objectives efficiently and to a high standard. You'll liaise with fundraising colleagues to identify grant opportunities and support the Landscape Partnership Manager in delivering for nature and peatland restoration in the Vision area. Working with local organisations and landowners to create partnerships, share research and best management practices.
Who we're looking forTo deliver this role successfully, you'll need:
- previous project management involvement and experience in land, or nature or peatland projects
- knowledge of budgets, finance and co-ordination of projects and experience of record keeping
- excellent people and influencing skills, enabling relationships externally and internally, to be built and maintained
- excellent organisational and planning skills, and the ability to work well under pressure, under your own initiative
- ability to supervise and manage contractors and productive partnerships with external collaborators
- experience of working with a Project Management Framework
**Please submit a CV and cover letter.**
The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
- Independent financial advice
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 24 mo)
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