Programme & Partnership Manager (Rivers)

Groundwork South

Denham, Buckinghamshire
£41,000 - £46,000 pa
Full or Part Time • Permanent
Closing on Mon, 9th Dec 2024
1 day left

Water & HydrologyConservation & Wildlife


Location: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge with options for Hybrid/flexible working.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £41,000-£46,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. We could consider applications for part time working as part of a job share.

Summary of role: From internationally rare chalk streams in its rural headwaters to a braided channel and numerous lakes in the Colne Valley Regional Park, the Colne catchment is a special place with a diverse range of waters covering over 1000km2 across parts of Herts, Bucks, London, Berks and Surrey.

We are looking for someone:

  • to provide leadership to our rivers team ensuring the highest quality of project delivery.
  • with skills and experience of partnership working to act as catchment host for the Colne Catchment Action Network (www.colneCAN.org.uk). You will provide leadership to determine and build the partnerships that will lead to suitable and effective catchment projects.

Our office in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream is a special place to work, find out more here.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.

In return we offer you:

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
  • Health Cash Plan and 24 hour online access to a GP
  • PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
  • Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
  • Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

Groundwork South

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working. 

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Closing date for applications: 9th December2024
Interview date: 13th December 2024

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About Groundwork South

Groundwork is working across the South of England to create stronger, healthier communities, responsible business and greater prospects for local people. Our vision is of a country where all communities are vibrant, healthy and safe. Where people feel empowered to come together and overcome the challenges they face, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances or background. 

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