Project Manager

Company:  RSPB
Location: gaerwen
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to develop and manage a set of diverse projects.

Project Manager (Land, Cymru)
Reference: SEP20240658
Location: Hybrid / Flexible within Wales
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-Term for 6 months
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

The successful post holder will sit within the Land team in Wales and will develop and deliver projects ranging from conservation to community-focused to infrastructure.

Youll be part of our mission to inspire and empower people to help create a world that is richer in nature, where birds and other wildlife are thriving for the benefit of everyone, so we want somebody with enthusiasm and passion to help us tackle the joint climate and nature crises.

The post holder will need to have access to a vehicle (though we will try and provide a hire vehicle where possible depending on location). The post is a combination of home-working and site/location based work. Some office facilities will be available at the new office working location for North Wales staff, at Gaerwen, Anglesey or central Cardiff, although the Cardiff office location is subject to change.

We need you to:

  • Be well organised, flexible and adaptable to take on a diverse workload, with excellent communication skills to develop collaborative working relationships across RSPB teams and external stakeholders, to motivate and inspire others to get things done.
  • Have excellent project management skills, to develop and manage projects yourself whilst supporting colleagues to build project management capability across the organisation
  • Be able to manage and prioritise competing demands.
  • Be competent at managing project processes to ensure things go smoothly, risks are managed and to be solutions-focused to help sort problems if they arise.

Essentials skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Proven project/programme management skills to plan and manage programmes and projects, manage risks, costs, time and project teams.
  • Ability to influence others, communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships and represent the organisation.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
  • An ability to advise others on project management methodologies and approach.
  • Great interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with people and to motivate and lead others.
  • Logical, methodical, analytical and with a good eye for detail.
  • Impressive time management and organisational skills.
  • Experience of successfully managing budgets.
  • Experience of working within a Project Framework
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Competent IT user (full Microsoft office suite of tools)
  • A tangible passion for the planet.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience

  • Project Management Qualification or appropriate training (ie PRINCE2 etc)
  • Experience of working with external stakeholders such as agencies and contractors.
  • Demonstrable experience of developing and working in partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 20th October 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from circa 28th of October.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

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