Aquatic Species and Policy Programme Manager / Rheolwr Rhaglen Rhywogaethau a Pholisi Dyfrol
ZSL
Purpose of the role
Trosolwg o’r rôl:
Mae ZSL yn chwilio am Reolwr Rhaglen (dros gyfnod mamolaeth) i ymuno â'n tîm Rhywogaethau a Pholisi Dyfrol, sydd o fewn yr Adran Cadwraeth a Pholisi. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn gweithio ar draws dau brosiect:
- Mae Prosiect SIARC (Siarcod yn Ysbrydoli Gweithredu ac Ymchwil gyda Chymunedau) yn gweithio tuag at y Weledigaeth bod siarcod, morgathod a chymunedau amrywiol yr arfordir yn elwa ar ymagwedd gynhwysol at gadwraeth ac ymchwil forol yng Nghymru. Arweinir Prosiect SIARC gan ZSL a Chyfoeth Naturiol Cymru (CNC), ac fe'i cyflawnir mewn partneriaeth â Phartneriaid Cyflawni, Sefydliadau Cyswllt a Chydweithwyr. Gan ddefnyddio arian a godir gan Chwaraewyr y Loteri Genedlaethol, mae Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol yn cefnogi prosiectau sy'n cysylltu pobl a chymunedau â threftadaeth y DU. Mae Prosiect SIARC wedi cael ei wneud yn bosib yn sgil Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol a Chronfa Rhwydweithiau Natur Llywodraeth Cymru.
- Cydweithrediad amlddisgyblaethol yw’r Prosiect Maelgwn (ASP) lle cesglir data ecolegol a phoblogaeth wrth ymgysylltu â chymunedau, ymchwilwyr a llywodraethau lleol i sicrhau dyfodol maelgwn sydd mewn Perygl Difrifol yn eu holl gynefinoedd. Mae'r ASP yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid a chydweithwyr ar draws saith prosiect rhanbarthol.
- Cymuned yw’r Rhwydwaith Cadwraeth Maelgwn (ASCN) sy’n gweithio i sicrhau bod maelgwn yn cael eu hadfer i boblogaethau cadarn sydd wedi’u diogelu yn eu holl gynefinoedd naturiol. ZSL yw Cydlynydd yr ASCN ac mae'n rheoli'r ASCN ochr yn ochr â Phartneriaid yr ASCN.
Cyfrifoldebau Allweddol
Bydd y Rheolwr Rhaglen, gyda chefnogaeth yr Arweinydd Rhywogaethau a Pholisi Dyfrol, yn goruchwylio’r broses o gyflawni amcanion y prosiect yn brydlon ac o fewn terfynau’r gyllideb. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y cyfrifoldebau allweddol canlynol:
- Arwain rheolaeth a chyflawniad strategol grant Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol (NLHF) ar gyfer Prosiect SIARC, gan gynnwys datblygu cais y Cam Cyflawni. Cefnogi darpariaeth grant Cronfa Rhwydweithiau Natur 5 (NNF5) ar gyfer Prosiect SIARC.
- Arwain penderfyniadau allweddol ynghylch gweithredu prosiectau, cyflawniadau, ymgysylltiad a digwyddiadau cymunedol cynhwysol, yn unol â chontractau grant, cynlluniau gwaith a chyllidebau prosiect ar gyfer y rhaglen waith.
- Goruchwylio gweithredu prosiectau, gan gynnwys monitro a gwerthuso prosiectau a chynlluniau dysgu a fframiau log prosiectau neu siartiau Gantt, er mwyn galluogi rheolaeth addasol ar draws y ddau brosiect.
- Nodi cyfleoedd i godi arian a dylunio a sicrhau cyllid grant i gyflawni'r prosiectau.
- Datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd gwaith a phartneriaethau effeithiol ag asiantaethau fel awdurdodau'r llywodraeth, cyrff anllywodraethol cenedlaethol a rhyngwladol, y sector preifat, sefydliadau ymchwil, sefydliadau cymunedol, gweithredwyr perthnasol a noddwyr sy'n berthnasol i'r prosiectau.
- Arwain rhagolygon y gyllideb a rheolaeth ariannol ar gyfer y prosiectau. Sicrhau bod arian ZSL ac arian partneriaid yn cael ei wario, ei fonitro a'i gofnodi'n briodol.
- Eirioli’n gadarnhaol dros ddysgu am Gydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant (EDI) a’i fodelu’n gadarnhaol ar drawsy rhaglen waith, a sicrhau bod prosiectau’n cael eu cymeradwyo drwy Broses Adolygu Foesegol ZSL ar gyfer bodau dynol a bywyd gwyllt; dysgu a chymhwyso gwyddorau cymdeithasol ac ymddygiadol.
ZSL is looking to hire a Programme Manager (maternity cover) to join our Aquatic Species and Policy team, which sits in the Conservation and Policy Department. The successful candidate will work across two projects:
- Project SIARC (Sharks Inspiring Action and Research with Communities) works towards a Vision that threatened sharks, skates and rays and diverse coastal communities benefit from an inclusive approach to marine conservation and research in Wales. Project SIARC is led by ZSL and Natural Resources Wales (NRW), and completed in partnership with Delivery Partners, Affiliates and Collaborators. Using money raised by National Lottery Players, the National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Project SIARC is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund.
- The Angel Shark Project (ASP) is a multidisciplinary collaboration that collects ecological and population data whilst engaging with local communities, researchers, and governments to secure the future of Critically Endangered angel sharks throughout their range. The ASP works with partners and collaborators across seven regional projects.
- The Angel Shark Conservation Network (ASCN) is a community working to see that angel sharks restored to robust populations safeguarded across their natural range. ZSL is the ASCN Coordinator and manages the ASCN alongside the ASCN Partners.
Key responsibilities:
The Programme Manager, with support from the Aquatic Species and Policy Programme Lead, oversees the delivery of project objectives to time and budget. This includes the following key responsibilities:
- Lead management and strategic delivery of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant for Project SIARC, including development of the Delivery Phase application. Support delivery of the Nature Networks Fund 5 (NNF5) grant for Project SIARC.
- Leads key decisions around project implementation, deliverables, inclusive community engagement and events, in line with grant contracts, work plans and project budgets for the programme of work.
- Oversee project implementation, including project monitoring, evaluation and learning plans and project logframes or gantt charts, to enable adaptive management across both projects.
- Identify fundraising opportunities and design and secure grant funding to deliver the projects.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships with agencies such as government authorities, national and international NGOs, private sector, research institutions, community organisations, relevant actors and donors relevant to the projects.
- Lead budget forecasting and financial management for the projects. Ensure both ZSL and partner funds are appropriately spent, monitored and recorded.
- Positively advocate for and role-model Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) learning across the programme of work and ensure that projects are approved via ZSL’s Ethical Review Process both for humans and wildlife; learn and apply social and behavioural sciences.
About You
Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd delfrydol:
- Brofiad cryf o reoli a chyflawni prosiectau cymhleth aml-bartner ar amser ac o fewn y gyllideb.
- Gwybodaeth a phrofiad profedig o ddefnyddio prosesau rheoli prosiectau.
- Hanes profedig o godi arian a datblygu cynigion grant dros £1M.
- Profiad o weithio ar dirwedd cadwraeth Cymru, y DU a/neu'r UE.
- Sgiliau trefnu a sylw rhagorol i fanylder, a phrawf o hunangymhelliant a’r gallu i ddatrys problemau.
- Y gallu i feithrin a datblygu perthnasoedd yn effeithiol ag ystod eang o bobl a chynrychiolwyr traws-sector.
- Sgiliau rheoli amser rhagorol, gan gynnwys y gallu i ymateb yn gyflym i alwadau, blaenoriaethu a bodloni terfynau amser yn effeithiol, a gweithio mewn amgylchedd cyflym.
- Profiad blaenorol o greu amgylcheddau gwaith a diwylliannau lle gall pawb deimlo'n ddiogel, sy’n gynhwysol ac yn croesawu amrywiaeth.
- Y gallu i ddangos profiad o ysgrifennu adroddiadau ar gyfer amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd (gwyddonol, technegol, y cyhoedd yn ehangach)
Gall y swydd hon fod wedi'i lleoli yng Nghymru, yn Llundain neu’n rôl hybrid sy'n addas ar gyfer gweithio gartref. Bydd angen teithio'n rheolaidd i Lundain a Chymru. Rydym yn annog yn gryf geisiadau o bob cefndir ac yn dathlu gwerth cael tîm o weithwyr sydd â sgiliau, profiadau a threftadaeth amrywiol. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i sicrhau y gall ein timau ddod i'r gwaith heb ofni gwahaniaethu oherwydd eu hunaniaeth. Mae gan ZSL rwydweithiau cydraddoldeb gweithredol ar gyfer ein staff sydd â phrofiad byw a'r rhai sy'n gynghreiriaid gweithredol o ran Hil a Diwylliant, Balchder Tîm, Rhwydwaith Anabledd, a Rhwydwaith Menopos, wedi'u hategu gan ein Grŵp Llywio Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant strategol.
Dyddiad arfaethedig ar gyfer cyfweliad: 2 Mehefin 2026
Dyddiad dechrau arfaethedig: 6 Gorffennaf 2026
- Strong experience in managing and delivering complex multi-partner projects on time and to budget.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using project management processes.
- Proven track record of fundraising and developing grant proposals over £1M.
- Experience working in Wales, UK and/or EU conservation landscape.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with proven self-motivation and problem-solving.
- Ability to effectively build and develop relationships with a wide range of cross‐sectoral people and representatives.
- Excellent time management skills, including the ability to respond quickly to demands, effectively prioritise and meet deadlines, and work in a fast‐paced environment.
- Prior experience creating working environments and cultures where everyone can feel safe, inclusive and embrace diversity.
- Proven experience in report-writing for a range of audiences (scientific, technical, wider-public)
This post can be based in Wales, London or a hybrid role suitable for home working. Regular travel to London and Wales will be required.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
Provisional interview date: 2 June 2026
Proposed start date: 6 July 2026
About Us
Amdanom ni:
Ni yw ZSL, elusen gadwraeth ryngwladol. Drwy ein harbenigwyr anifeiliaid heb eu hail yn ein dau sw (Sw Llundain a Sw Whipsnade), gwaith ein gwyddonwyr arloesol, ein cadwraethwyr ymroddedig, ein pwrpas yw ysbrydoli, addysgu a grymuso pobl i atal anifeiliaid gwyllt rhag diflannu. Ein gweledigaeth yw byd lle mae bywyd gwyllt yn ffynnu, ac rydym yn gweithio bob dydd i gyflawni hyn. O ymchwilio i’r bygythiadau iechyd sy’n wynebu anifeiliaid, i helpu pobl a bywyd gwyllt i fyw ochr yn ochr â’i gilydd, rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddod â bywyd gwyllt yn ôl o’r dibyn.
Beth ydyn ni'n ei gynnig?
Yn ZSL, rydym yn falch o'n hymagwedd at fuddiannau gweithwyr. Mae ein buddiannau yn cynnwys:
- Ein gweledigaeth a’n pwrpas – byddwch yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â chydweithwyr sy’n frwd dros gadwraeth a arweinir gan wyddoniaeth, gan wybod y byddwch yn ein helpu i ysbrydoli, addysgu a grymuso pobl i atal bywyd gwyllt rhag diflannu.
- Cynllun pensiwn - rydym yn cynnig cynllun pensiwn hael gyda hyd at 12% o bensiwn cyfrannol.
- Gweithio hyblyg – siaradwch â ni am eich gofynion gweithio hyblyg a byddwn yn gwneud popeth o fewn ein gallu i sicrhau eich bod yn gweithio mewn ffordd sy’n addas i chi
- Gwyliau – 25 diwrnod o lwfans gwyliau blynyddol, ynghyd â gwyliau banc y DU
- Llesiant – mynediad at raglen gyfunol o fentrau llesiant, gan gynnwys mynediad cyfrinachol i’n Rhaglen Cymorth i Gyflogeion 24/7
- Tocynnau am ddim – dyraniad blynyddol o docynnau Sw Whipsnade a Sŵ Llundain, gyda gostyngiad o 30% mewn siopau ar-lein a manwerthu
- Beicio i'r Gwaith - mae ein cynllun beicio i'r gwaith yn eich galluogi i logi beic
- Benthyciad tocyn tymor – rydym yn cynnig benthyciad di-log i brynu tocyn tymor ar gyfer teithio rhwng y cartref a’r gwaith
- Polisïau sy’n ystyriol o deuluoedd – rydym yn cynnig pecynnau cynhwysfawr ar gyfer mamolaeth a thadolaeth
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension.
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity and paternity packages
We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It’s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application.
If you have any questions about this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with our recruitment team at – [email protected]
About Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
We’re ZSL (Zoological Society of London), an international conservation charity, and our vision is a world where wildlife thrives. We’re working every day to achieve this, through our science, our field conservation around the world and engaging millions of people through our two Zoos, ZSL London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoos.
We’re ZSL (Zoological Society of London), an international conservation charity, and our vision is a world where wildlife thrives. We’re working every day to achieve this, through our science, our field conservation around the world and engaging millions of people through our two Zoos, ZSL London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoos.
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