Project Manager: Building the Foundations for Corridor Connections

The Role 

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for delivering nature recovery, protecting our natural and cultural heritage and engaging more people with nature?

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead the development of our new “Building the Foundations for ‘Corridor Connections’ project which will create and deliver a long term, large-scale landscape connection programme across the White Peak. There is a unique opportunity to connect people to the natural and cultural heritage of the area using existing trails which have been formed from old railway lines. This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of a ground-breaking National Lottery Heritage funded project within the Peak District National Park.

We will build our knowledge and understanding of land and species condition within the area, enabling us to make strong evidenced-based decisions on where and how to have the most impact. We will identify and grow partnerships across the White Peak, consolidate and expand our collective knowledge, skills and experience, explore potential green-career pathways and bring communities, including underserved communities, landowners, businesses and farmers together to create a future large-scale transformational landscape connection bid and subsequent transformational programme.

This role will report to the Head of Landscape & Engagement and will work closely with Authority specialists and key partners. The post will be based at Aldern House with regular travel around the White Peak area of the Park.

About You 

You will have proven experience of project management including planning, delivery, finance, monitoring & evaluation, securing funding, managing staff, volunteers and contractors.

You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, being comfortable with leading, working with and inspiring multiple stakeholders including statutory bodies, NGOs, communities and other stakeholder groups. You will need knowledge of conservation, ecosystem services, access to the countryside and the interaction between recreation, land management and conservation.

If you have the skills and passion to help us protect and promote this stunning landscape, we encourage you to apply.

About Us 

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever. 

Further Information

This is a fixed term contract post up to 18 months, dependent upon the start date. The role requires occasional working in the evening, at weekends and public holidays. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Suzanne Fletcher,  [email protected].

No agencies at this time please.

We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26-31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please see our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered. If you would like to discuss this, please contact me on the details above or contact [email protected]