Location: Colwyn Bay North Wales with some hybrid working
Contract: Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months (Possibility of extension)
Salary: Up to £50K (DOE)
Are you a hands on Project Manager, with a passion for animals, and a heart for conservation? Want your work to be enjoyed not just by humans, but by lemurs, chimpanzees, and tigers too?
We have an excitingopportunity for a Project Managerto join us at the Welsh Mountain Zoo - where sweeping landscapes, rare species, and conservation-led values all come together as part ofOur Mission - To Bring Conservation to Life.
About the Role
As a well-established charity with astrong legacy in conservation and education, we are entering into anexciting period of growth, guided by a bold new strategic planwhich will see us upgrade and significantly expand our zoo estate.
Our Project Manager will need to be an experienced, commercially minded and results drivenprofessional who will deliver the first phase our zoo upgrade and expansion plans on time, within budget, and aligned with Our Mission.
What You'll Do
·Coordinate the planning and preparation of our forthcoming estate development projects (ensuring they align with our animal welfare, conservation, and environment principles)
·Prepare and manage pre-construction project briefs, scope, schedule/programme, resource requirements, risks, and opportunities ready to move into remodelling and construction phases
·Collaborate with our external architects, surveyors, and public relations contacts to act as the zoo’s principal contact for all building design activities, site surveys, submission of local authority planning applications, and stakeholder consultation activities
·Work with our internal Partnership and Fundraising Manager and external Financiers to develop fully costed business cases which secure project grants, loans, and capital funding
·Collaborate with our Senior Team, Trustees and Accountants to prepare, manage and monitor project budgets
·Deliver timely, accurate, and appropriate internal and external communications
·Prepare and complete tendering exercises to source contractors and suppliers for major building works, ready for a smooth transition into the site remodelling and construction phases
·Provide regular project updates to our CEO and Board of Trustees
What You'll Bring
·Proven experience as a Project Manager ideally in a non-profit or conservation setting
·Proven experience in preparing for the delivery of large-scale, multi-million pound capital investment construction projects
·Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication exercises
·A strong background in preparing business cases for grants, loans, and capital funding applications
·Experience of organising and managing procurement exercises to appoint major work construction firms and material suppliers
·Experience in preparing pre-construction project briefs, scope, schedules/programme, resource requirements, risk management
·A professional project management qualification
·Excellent communication and negotiation skills
·Excellent budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost management skills
·Skilled in preparing project management briefs, scopes, schedules, and resource requirements
·Able to work independently while coordinating multiple teams and partners
·Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
·Strong problem solving and analytical skills
·Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
·Knowledgeable in Local Authority planning legislation and policies
·An understanding of construction building development process
How To Apply
If you are passionate about wildlife and conservation and have the skills to lead impactful projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the Welsh Mountain Zoo!
To apply for this role please send your CV along with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) to hr@welshmountainzoo.org
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