Project Manager (Somerset Peatland Partnership)

Project Manager (Somerset Peatland Partnership)

Closing date:
Salary: £29,870 - £38,110
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar
Opportunity for Hybrid Working
Are you deeply knowledgeable about Somerset’s habitats, communities, peatland environments and wildlife, with the ability to turn that local understanding into impactful nature‑recovery projects? Are you an experienced project manager who can lead funding, partnerships and delivery to protect and restore peatlands for people, wildlife and the climate?

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, funding, and delivery of nature recovery projects across Somerset, with a primary focus on the Somerset Peatland Partnership during the first two years of the role.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and compliance
  • Secure funding and manage grant‑funded projects in line with funder requirements
  • Build and manage strong partnerships with local authorities, conservation organisations, contractors, and communities
  • Coordinate and support the Somerset Peatland Partnership, helping to protect, preserve, and restore peatlands across the county
  • Line‑manage project staff where required and promote best practice project management approaches

We are looking for someone with proven project management experience, strong financial and organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of conservation, land management, or environmental projects would be particularly valuable.

Please see the full job description and person specification below for complete details about the role, responsibilities, and requirements.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form above and send with your CV to recruitment@somersetwildlife.org

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 7% employer pension contribution

• Life assurance

• Annual professional institution subscription if applicable

• Payment of relevant licenses and tickets

• Flexible and agile working

• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing champions

• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT

• Paid volunteer days

• Continuous Professional Development opportunities

• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate