Senior Project Manager (International Programmes)

Wetlands are a key life support system for our planet. To stem global biodiversity loss and meet Sustainable Development Goals, we need to dramatically shift the way we treat and manage the world’s wetlands.

WWT is on a mission to do this, and we are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead projects that conserve and restore internationally important wetlands, empower local communities, and showcase best-practice throughout the world.

Role Outline

This role will manage multi-stakeholder wetland conservation projects in our priority global areas, also advocating the wise-use of natural systems within local, national and regional decision-making. Immediate priorities will be to deliver integrated wetland conservation and development projects in Cambodia. The role will provide technical expertise in habitat restoration, conservation management planning, and partnership coordination. Project stakeholders will include specialists in sustainable livelihoods, education and awareness, community-based natural resource management, and monitoring and evaluation. The role will also work to develop new partnerships, projects and funding streams to drive forward WWT’s wetland conservation impact.

About You

You will be passionate about securing resilient natural systems and care deeply about the success and impact of your work. You’ll stand up for what you believe in and have creative ideas for how to deliver and fund sustainable conservation work. We’re looking for someone who values a professional approach to managing projects and can communicate, and advocate for, their work to wide range of stakeholders. You must have experience working to restore habitats in a developing world context and track record of work alongside local communities. 

If this sounds like you, then the wetlands of the world need you. Come and join our diverse International Programme team dedicated to our vision of world where healthy wetland nature thrives and enriches lives.

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 around 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 will 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 car parking and secure bike storage areas

-        Cycle to work scheme

-        Free entry to all our centres

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1636/envjobcom/senior_project_manager_international_programmes/

Closing date:  midnight (UK Time - BST) 19^th September 2022

Interview date: 6^th & 7th October 2022 (provisional - tbc)

(Remote/Hybrid working within the UK possible) 

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