Project Manager – Linking Levisham

Project Manager – Linking Levisham
Helmsley, North Yorkshire (fixed term contract to 31 March 2026 with potential for extension)
About Us
The North York Moors National Park Authority looks after and promotes one of the most phenomenal parts of the British Isles. Filled with breath-taking scenery, magnificent wildlife, picture book villages and a dramatic coastline, the North York Moors boasts some of the most diverse landscapes in the UK.
Linking Levisham is an ambitious, multi-partner Landscape Recovery Project at the heart of the North York Moors National Park. It will showcase landscape recovery in the spectacular, working North York Moors landscape, balancing nature recovery, farming and archaeological and geological interests for diverse audiences to experience.
We are now seeking a Project Manager to join our team on a full-time, working 37 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £31,364 - £34,834 per annum
- Up to 30 days’ annual leave, plus public holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
This is an incredible opportunity for a Project Manager with experience working with landowners and managers to join our committed organisation.
You’ll have the chance to take the helm of our ambitious landscape recovery project, nestled in the heart of the breathtaking North York Moors National Park, playing a vital role in enhancing nature recovery and climate resilience.
So, if you want to play a leading role in a team dedicated to leaving a positive lasting impact on both the environment and local communities, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As a Project Manager, you will lead the work of our Linking Levisham project.
Ensuring the project delivery strategy is translated into appropriate work briefs, you will manage the procurement process and delivery of each work package.
You will co-ordinate the preparation of briefs and the procurement of specialist consultancy work and other external contractors.
Additionally, you will:
- Co-ordinate and integrate resources to ensure the effective delivery of work streams
- Provide detailed information and records to support quarterly reporting
- Work with communications colleagues to generate publicity for the project
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the project’s success
About You
To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:
- Project management experience
- Experience working with landowners and managers to deliver projects
- Experience managing consultants and/or contractors
- Experience working with communities, ideally on a project development basis with volunteers
- A full, valid driving licence
The closing date for this role is Friday 19th April 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Project Development Manager, Conservation Project Manager, Project Lead, Project Operations Manager, Project Delivery Manager, National Park Project Manager, or Programme Co-ordinator.
Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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