Project Manager - Wildlife Charity

WWT is continually investing in its Visitor Centres and developing new and exciting ways to engage people with wildlife.  Two hardworking and dynamic individuals are required to join the Centre Developments Department to work on the creative planning and delivery of new projects and exhibits. 

Project Manager (centre based)
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre or WWT London Wetland Centre (2 posts)
37.5 hrs per week
£26,095 per annum (plus London Weighting)
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years

You will be working with in-house staff, contractors and consultants in a wide variety of disciplines.  As one of our centre based Project Managers, this post will be located at Martin Mere or London, two of our largest visitor centres and have the vital role of managing projects as they are implemented on the ground.  You will be required to liaise with Centre and HQ staff, prepare for and manage construction works right up to the point of opening to the public.

You will possess an appropriate further or higher education qualification and will have experience of design and construction, preferably in a visitor centre, wildlife, conservation, or zoo environment.  Needless to say excellent communication and project management skills are essential requirements, including the ability to control costs, issue instructions and monitor progress.

Please state on your application form if you are applying for the Martin Mere vacancy or the London vacancy.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people.  We conserve, restore and create wetlands.  We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world.  At our 10 UK sites over a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature.  We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to all our centres and other BIAZA attractions

Closing date: 3rd June 2018
Martin Mere interview date: 12th June 2018
London interview date: 21st June 2018

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'More information about this vacancy' button to be directed to the WWT website where you can download the job description and complete the application process.

Saving wetlands for wildlife and people. 

WWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410

No agencies please.