Westcountry Rivers Trust This is a 1-year fixed term contract, subject to a successful 6-month probation period. Formed in 1994, the Trust was established to restore Westcountry rivers. Measures to protect rivers can help to save money for farmers, lower costs for water companies, boost tourism, reduce the need to dredge estuaries and even benefit human health. Today the charity works with a wide range of stakeholders from landowners to local communities, businesses and farmers to restore and protect the rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal areas for the benefit of people, wildlife and the local economy. There has never been a more important time to work on the rivers of the West Country as the impacts of climate change and the ecological crisis are forcing society to invest in building catchment resilience. The Sound Rivers Discovery Project is an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund supported initiative exploring the heritage, ecology and restoration potential of the rivers flowing into Plymouth Sound. Working with over 15 partner organisations and local communities across the Tamar catchment, this Discovery phase will build the evidence base and partnerships needed to develop a major landscape-scale river restoration programme. As Project Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of this project, managing implementation, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance while ensuring compliance with NLHF requirements. This is a rare opportunity to shape a programme from its earliest stages. We have a clear ambition to develop this Discovery phase into a significantly larger delivery project. Person specification Knowledge and Experience • Project management experience in heritage, cultural or environmental sectors with demonstrable track record of successful delivery. • Experience managing budgets and leading multi-sector initiatives. • Strong understanding of heritage project requirements and NLHF or similar grant funding processes. • Previous experience delivering NLHF-funded projects or similar projects. • Experience managing public engagement programmes and events. Skills and Competencies • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills with experience managing diverse partnerships. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including report writing and presentation abilities. • Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite. Qualifications • A degree (or equivalent qualification or experience) in ecology, environmental science, heritage, agriculture, or a related discipline relevant to the role desirable. • A higher relevant degree, e.g. MSc or PhD desirable.