Senior Project Manager

The Mersey Rivers Trust (MRT) is an environmental charity focussing on the protection and enhancement of rivers and waterbodies in the Mersey Catchment. It operates in an area covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

The Trust works with partners, local communities and volunteers to deliver a wide range of projects including river restoration, reduction of flood risk by Natural Flood Management techniques, river monitoring, volunteer events (e.g. river clean-ups/invasive species control and citizen science), community engagement and education events, farm advice/plans and biodiversity net gain. 

We have a vacancy for a Senior Project Manager to join a dynamic and dedicated team who are committed to delivering collaborative environmental river-based improvements.

The role will include leading a team of project managers responsible for the development and delivery of a portfolio of environmental river-based projects in the Cheshire area including direct line management responsibilities. The role holder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be a member of the senior leadership team.

The post holder will be home based with travel throughout the Mersey catchment. The applicant will need to live within or close to the Mersey catchment to facilitate regular travel to meetings, site visits and to regularly meet with staff. Remote working from other parts of the country cannot be considered for this role due to the need for regular face-to-face interactions and outdoor activities.

Please see the attached role profile for more details on the responsibilities and requirements. Visit Mersey Rivers Trust's website to learn more about the work of the organisation.

Apply

To apply: If you wish to apply, please send a CV (no more than two sides of A4) and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4), outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and email to [email protected]

Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Monday 17th August 2026.

Interviews will be held w/c 24th August 2026; venue and format to be confirmed. 

If you would like more information on the role before submitting an application, you may contact Clare Bullen on [email protected]