Whose Hoo Scheme Manager - (Fixed Term)
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Passionate about landscapes, heritage, and communities?
Do you have the skills to lead a transformative project celebrating and protecting one of the UK’s most unique environments? The RSPB is seeking a Project Manager to deliver the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Whose Hoo project. This initiative engages communities, landowners, and volunteers to create a lasting legacy for the Hoo Peninsula's rich landscape and heritage. The role includes line managing a Community Engagement Officer and Fundraising Officer. Flexibility is offered, but regular visits to the Hoo Peninsula (2–3 times per week) are required.
About The Role
As Project Manager, you will:
We need a driven, organised, and collaborative individual who can:
Join us to play a pivotal role in a ground-breaking project that connects people with nature and heritage while safeguarding a unique landscape for future generations. You’ll work with a passionate team and partners, making a tangible impact on conservation and community engagement.
This role is made possible through the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Let’s celebrate the Hoo Peninsula’s remarkable heritage together!
This is a 46 month Contract, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 17th March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected]
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Do you have the skills to lead a transformative project celebrating and protecting one of the UK’s most unique environments? The RSPB is seeking a Project Manager to deliver the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Whose Hoo project. This initiative engages communities, landowners, and volunteers to create a lasting legacy for the Hoo Peninsula's rich landscape and heritage. The role includes line managing a Community Engagement Officer and Fundraising Officer. Flexibility is offered, but regular visits to the Hoo Peninsula (2–3 times per week) are required.
About The Role
As Project Manager, you will:
- Lead collaboration across 18 partner projects to ensure a cohesive, impactful scheme.
- Deliver the Whose Hoo programme to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards, adhering to RSPB and National Lottery Heritage Fund frameworks.
- Coordinate a partnership Steering Group and work with heritage, cultural, and community organisations, landowners, volunteers, and local groups to achieve project goals.
- Act as the primary contact for the project, fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funders and contractors.
- Promote the Hoo Peninsula’s heritage to a wide audience, building the foundation for long-term success.
- Oversee progress monitoring, budget management, and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder and organisational standards.
We need a driven, organised, and collaborative individual who can:
- Demonstrate project management experience, ideally in heritage, conservation, or community contexts.
- Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including landowners, volunteers, and local groups.
- Communicate effectively, inspiring support for the project and the Peninsula’s heritage.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and reporting processes.
- Show passion for making a difference to landscapes and communities.
Join us to play a pivotal role in a ground-breaking project that connects people with nature and heritage while safeguarding a unique landscape for future generations. You’ll work with a passionate team and partners, making a tangible impact on conservation and community engagement.
This role is made possible through the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Let’s celebrate the Hoo Peninsula’s remarkable heritage together!
This is a 46 month Contract, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 17th March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected]
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.