Project Manager – UK Rainforest Network

Summary

We’re seeking a part-time Project Manager to drive forward the aims of the UK Rainforest
Network over the next 2 years, ensuring the long-term protection of Britain’s most incredible,
rare and threatened temperate rainforest habitats.

This exciting new role will play a vital part in supporting core UK Rainforest Network NGO’s
and Alliances across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to increase collective
impact, advocacy and effectiveness towards temperate rainforest conservation.

This role sits within the National Trust’s central Whole Trust Consultancy and you will be
officially based at our UK headquarters at Heelis in Wiltshire. However, there will be an
opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for
you and the project. The role will also involve occasional travel to sites to meet with key UK
Rainforest Network stakeholders. 

This is a part-time, fixed term role ending after 24 months, 15 hours per week.

What it’s like to work here

We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than
you’d imagine. 

We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. 

We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. 

Reporting to National Trust’s National Specialist – Trees & Woodland Adviser, you will be
working closely with our UK Rainforest Network partners to:

• Develop and lead an innovative and joined-up partnership project for the wider UK
  Rainforest Network to follow and benefit from
• Co-ordinate regular UK Rainforest Network meetings, providing support with governance,
  agendas and reporting
• Organise a review of current UK Rainforest management guidance across the partnership,
  bringing greater consistency and clarity to best practice guides and resources
• Support co-ordination, fundraising and research activity with priority temperate rainforest
  Alliances across different countries and regions, helping them grow the capacity and impact of
  their work

This is a part-time, fixed term role ending after 24 months, 15 hours per week.

What you’ll be doing

The postholder will:

• Provide high-quality project support to the UK Rainforest Network, enabling partners to
  share information, expertise and ideas so they can carry out Rainforest restoration more
  effectively
• Develop and manage seasonal delivery plans to support specific priorities across the UK
  Rainforest Network portfolio; set timely and achievable objectives and communicate them clearly
  to a network of key stakeholders
• Manage, organise, review and share key information and statistics to inform wider
  decision-making
• Help protect and add value to our charitable funds by accessing efficiencies in how we work
  across multiple organisations and Alliances, helping to link external funding opportunities to
  suitable rainforest conservation workstreams
• Nurture effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Be an excellent team player when working alongside UK Rainforest Network and National Trust
  colleagues, sharing knowledge and information to create great working relationships

Who we’re looking for

It’s a big challenge, and to be successful in this role you’ll need to have the right attitude,
skills and experience. We are looking for someone with:

• a genuine passion for woodland management and temperate rainforest conservation
• solid project management skills, able to make decisions and drive projects forward working
  to budgets and timescales. Good understanding of project management life-cycles, processes and
  practices, including governance requirements
• management and communication skills including the ability to manage and motivate project
  teams
• experience of funding, procuring, contracting and financial processes. Ability to manage
  budgets and control costs
• experience of working with external agencies, contractors and organisations
• written and verbal communication skills
• ability to work as part of a team sharing ideas and learning

Please see the Role Profile attached to the advert for further detail and a list of essential
knowledge, skills and experience needed for the role.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to
create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people
reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and
value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our
teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Tax-free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase
  scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
• Independent financial advice

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