Senior Project Manager
Reference: FEB20263780
Location: Home based flexible location within Wales, with frequent travel across Wales
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 per annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Introduction
Are you ready to lead projects that help nature thrive? Our client is looking for a skilled Senior Project Manager to deliver some of the organisation's most ambitious and impactful work across Wales. In this role, you’ll guide major projects from start to finish – shaping governance, managing risks, keeping budgets on track and bringing people with you every step of the way. You’ll ensure projects deliver real results for wildlife, landscapes and communities, using the organisation's Project Management Framework.
What You’ll Do
* Lead complex, high‑profile projects that contribute directly to Saving Nature outcomes
* Put strong governance and reporting in place to keep everything on track
* Build excellent relationships with partners, stakeholders and internal teams
* Manage risks, timelines and budgets with confidence
* Maintain clear scope and quality so projects deliver exactly what’s needed
What You’ll Bring
* Experience managing major or complex projects
* Skilled communicator with a collaborative approach
* Strong planning, financial management and risk control
* Passion for creating positive change for nature and people
* Competent IT user (e.g. MS packages, Outlook etc.)
* Attention to detail and ability to understand financial systems
* Demonstrable leadership ability, able to lead without line management authority
* Ability to produce clear written communications
* Ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
* Demonstrated ability to provide advice and interpretation of policy and procedures associated with project management
* Logical & methodical, analytical and a good eye for detail
* Demonstrable ability to manage changes within projects
Additional Information
* This is a 12‑month fixed term contract, full time role for 37.5 hours per week.
* This role can be conducted from home but you would need to be able to travel throughout Wales regularly.
* The employer reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Join this charity and help shape projects that make a difference – for wildlife, for Wales, and for future generations.
Apply now and be part of something special.
Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday, 15th April 2026
The employer is looking to conduct interviews for this position from 29th April.
The employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is a licensed sponsor and is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.
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