Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager - Revitalising Our EstuariesSalary: Circa £24,000 to £29,000 per annumHours: Full time, 37 hours per weekLocation: Pegswood, Sunderland or Middlesbrough office with delivery across the region. Blended office working possible.About the organisationOur clients Revitalising Our Estuaries project has been awarded a grant from the Governments £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund supported by DEFRA, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery.This charitys new Revitalising our Estuaries (RoE) Project, supported by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, responds to the North East coastal and estuaries crisis by delivering a blue/green recovery. The health, economy and environment of our coastal regionsand communities have been significantly and disproportionally affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, recession and climate change.About the roleRoE is an exciting new programme supported by DEFRA through their Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a national multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery, administered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project will support natureand economic recovery in 6 areas across the North East as they recover from Covid and to help fight climate change. Project activity will take place across the Wansbeck, Blyth, Tyne, Wear, Tees and Esk estuaries. It will deliver impressive, high profile habitatprotection and creation schemes to help improve and save estuary habitats and the wildlife found there.You will help to develop and implement their new RoE project which aims to protect and enhance the North East River Estuaries, fighting climate change and creating over 40 new jobs.A bit about youThe charity is looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager who is passionate about enhancing and improving our local environment. You will have experience of delivering events/educational activities/volunteer sessions whilst having the ability to engage,motivate and lead a team to generate and implement new ideas, and achieve results. Experience of working in a river/estuarine/marine environment is essential. Excellent organisational skills are a must with an ability to manage a busy and diverse workload.Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 31st May 2022Application Process:To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.Make yourself at home:Our client wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the charity a special and great place to work.The charity is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.No agencies please.

Keyskills :
Organisational SkillsProject ManagementRiver/Estuarine/MarineGreen Recovery Challenge Fund