Flagship Peatlands Project Manager
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Salary: £27,874.40 per annum, based on 28 hours per week, plus pension contribution of 9%
Contract length: Fixed term for 10 months starting in April 2026
Special features of the role
The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the development phase of the Flagship Peatlands project. This is a multi-departmental project for CWT with a number of beneficial partnerships. To provide a coordinating role to pull the various components of the project together and ensure that it is managed as a single project delivering a range of interlinked outcomes.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to co-ordinate the Trust project development team and the project partners to inform the development of a 2nd stage application for the Flagship Peatlands project to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
About the Project
Peatlands are an unappreciated ‘cinderella’ habitat, but are of huge significance in Cumbria in addressing flooding, climate change and biodiversity loss. While Cumbria Wildlife Trust have been the county leaders in the restoration of peatland habitats for over a decade, this new significant project will aim to make a step change in the public understanding and appreciation of this internationally important habitat, which Cumbria is so important for.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and have a strong project management background, with the ability to lead a cross-functional team in a collaborative and supportive way. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for conservation and project management, we would love to hear from you!
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.
About Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness.
Formed in 1962 and supported by thousands of members and supporters, the Trust cares for 40 nature reserves, campaigns for the protection of endangered habitats and species such as limestone pavements and red squirrels, and works with adults and children to discover the importance of the natural world.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness. Formed in 1962 and supported by thousands of members and supporters, the Trust cares for 40 nature reserves, campaigns for the protection of endangered habitats and species such as limestone pavements and red squirrels, and works with adults and children to discover the importance of the natural world.
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