Development Project Officer

2 months ago


united kingdom Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Full time

Development Project Officer

As our Development Project Officer you will work with colleagues across WWT, bringing together project teams to develop inspirational visitor experience projects and activities across WWT.

The role will give you the chance to help shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors while also working to restore wetlands and unlock their power. The work will involve procuring and managing external consultants and contractors and working with multi-disciplinary staff and volunteers at our wetland sites across the UK. The work is varied and challenging and will involve creative thinking to develop imaginative solutions and then ensuring they can be delivered on the ground - no two days will be the same.

About You

To join as our Development Project Officer you'll bring:

  • An appropriate degree, or equivalent in landscape design, construction, conservation management or visitor centre experience.
  • Practical experience of exhibit design, landscape design, construction and/or site or facilities management.
  • Project management skills including experience of managing the delivery of contracts.
  • A team player with excellent communication skills.

For more information, please read the job description.

The role will involve working at sites some of which may be remote and a current driving licence and willingness to travel will be required. Hybrid working may be available for the right candidate, but regular presence at Slimbridge will be required.

When visiting our website, you will notice this position is referred to as an Experience Development Officer in the job description. This is how the role is known internally within WWT.

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 Care first

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

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