Project Manager (Somerset Peatland Partnership)
Employer: Somerset Wildlife Trust
Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar BS27 3DQ (Hybrid)
Salary: £29,870 - £38,110 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Responsibilities
Are you deeply knowledgeable about Somerset’s habitats, communities, peatland environments and wildlife, with the ability to turn that local understanding into impactful nature‑recovery projects? Are you an experienced project manager who can lead funding, partnerships and delivery to protect and restore peatlands for people, wildlife and the climate?
* Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and compliance
* Secure funding and manage grant‑funded projects in line with funder requirements
* Build and manage strong partnerships with local authorities, conservation organisations, contractors, and communities
* Coordinate and support the Somerset Peatland Partnership, helping to protect, preserve, and restore peatlands across the county
* Line‑manage project staff where required and promote best practice project management approaches
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with proven project management experience, strong financial and organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of conservation, land management, or environmental projects would be particularly valuable.
Benefits
* 7% employer pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Annual professional institution subscription if applicable
* Payment of relevant licenses and tickets
* Flexible and agile working
* Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing champions
* Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
* Paid volunteer days
* Continuous Professional Development opportunities
* 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
Closing date: Thursday 14 May 2026
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