Project Managers

We’re Hiring: Project Managers

Working hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Deadline for applications: Midday, Monday 12th January 2026
Reports to: Head of Project Delivery & Monitoring

We are looking for Project Managers to deliver practical, evidence-based projects that protect and restore the River Dee. These roles sit at the heart of our conservation delivery, working with landowners, fishing clubs, communities and partner organisations to improve the health of this nationally important river.

Project Managers will take responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of a suite of projects. This includes overseeing staff and volunteers, managing budgets, procurement and risk, ensuring health and safety procedures are implemented, and delivering work in line with the best available scientific knowledge and policy guidance. They will report progress to the Head of Project Delivery & Monitoring and ensure all funder requirements are met.

The role requires strong collaboration with partners and stakeholders, careful planning, and a commitment to improving the River Dee through well-evidenced and well-managed conservation action.

About Us – Welsh Dee Trust

The Welsh Dee Trust is a small, specialist environmental charity with the overall objective of a River Dee free of pollution and full of wildlife. The Dee is one of the UK’s most biodiverse rivers and a vital source of drinking water, wildlife habitat and cultural identity for the communities it flows through.

We deliver practical, evidence-based projects that tackle pollution, restore habitats, support sustainable land management and involve local people in caring for their river. Partnership is central to our approach, and we collaborate closely with farmers, landowners, communities, government agencies and other environmental organisations.

We are a growing organisation with a clear long-term vision. Our current strategy sets ambitious goals for habitat restoration, water quality improvements and community involvement, and we are building the capacity to deliver this work at scale. In 2026 we will begin developing our next organisational strategy, and these roles will contribute to shaping the next phase of our practical delivery.

Joining Welsh Dee Trust means becoming part of a committed team working to protect a river of national importance and secure its future for generations to come.

Find out more about our strategy: www.welshdeetrust.com/strategy-and-impact

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and delivery of assigned projects within our programmes
• Oversee staff, volunteers, consultants and delivery partners
• Manage project budgets, procurement and risk registers
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are implemented and monitored
• Develop and manage capital and non-capital interventions
• Ensure interventions are based on best available scientific and policy knowledge
• Maintain strong relationships with project partners and stakeholders
• Deliver timely reporting to the Head of Project Delivery & Monitoring
• Ensure compliance with all funder and monitoring requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in delivering environmental or conservation projects
• Experience in managing budgets
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Understanding of river ecosystems, such as fisheries, hydromorphology, water quality or community engagement
• Ability to build positive relationships with landowners, partners and volunteers
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to improving freshwater ecosystems

Desirable:

• Welsh language skills
• GIS experience
• Experience with monitoring techniques (e.g. electrofishing, habitat surveys)
• Knowledge of CDM (Construction, Design & Management) Regulations

What We Offer

• Salary: Project Manager £35,251
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme (5% employee, 9% employer contributions)
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Based in Llangollen
• Opportunity to deliver meaningful conservation work

If you are interested in the role and have questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].