About the Role
Our client, a highly respected environmental charity dedicated to land conservation and ecological restoration across the **UK**, is looking for a Senior Environmental Project Manager. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to contribute to vital environmental initiatives from anywhere. The role involves leading and managing a portfolio of complex conservation and restoration projects, ensuring they are delivered effectively, on time, and within budget. You will be responsible for project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and ensuring the ecological integrity and long-term sustainability of project outcomes. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced project manager with a passion for the environment to drive impactful conservation efforts. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent, remote working environment and possesses strong leadership and technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end management of multiple environmental conservation and restoration projects, from inception through to completion.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Oversee project execution, monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring the achievement of project deliverables and impact goals.
- Engage with and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including landowners, local communities, government agencies, and academic partners.
- Ensure all projects adhere to best practices in environmental science, conservation, and sustainable land management.
- Prepare high-quality project reports, evaluations, and documentation for internal and external audiences.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
- Identify opportunities for project expansion, innovation, and collaboration.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
- Stay abreast of current environmental challenges, conservation techniques, and relevant policy changes affecting projects across the **UK**.
Requirements
- Substantial experience in environmental project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex conservation or ecological restoration projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in project planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of ecological principles, conservation strategies, and sustainable land management practices.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Experience in managing project budgets and financial reporting.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a remote working setting.
- Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Management, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional accreditation (e.g., PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
- A deep passion for environmental conservation and a commitment to achieving tangible ecological improvements.
- Willingness to travel to project sites across the **UK** as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
- Fully remote working arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
- Generous annual leave and pension contributions.
- Significant opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to lead high-impact environmental projects impacting the **UK** landscape.
- Work with a highly respected and mission-driven environmental organization.
- Contribute directly to biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration efforts.
