Project Manager
The island of Ireland is the fastest-growing area of the rivers trust movement, and as part of what will be a major team expansion across the island of Ireland in 2023, we are looking for a motivated and highly-organised person to fill a newly-created Project Manager role. This is a pivotal position, the first of its kind focusing on our operations in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, collaborating with a wider network of stakeholders including landowners, water companies, government and the NGO sector across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally Europe. You’ll be supported by the existing Rivers Trust project management team who are based in different locations all across the UK and Ireland. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project life-cycle, from initiation to completion and evaluation, ensuring that projects are delivered smoothly and effectively, on time and within scope and budget. Whilst environmental and freshwater knowledge and experience is desirable, we are looking for someone who can deliver professional and effective project management to ensure efficiency in realising our projects’ objectives in line with out charitable objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team working within a thriving movement, and to make a meaningful personal contribution to environmental protection and improvement. It’s a full-time, home-based role with flexibility around working hours — time off in lieu is also available. We are happy to make adjustments for people with disabilities and/or caring responsibilities, and we welcome applications from all communities. The successful candidate will need to live and work in Northern Ireland. Key responsibilities include: Establishing and leading on a range of projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget and scopeDeveloping project plans, schedules and milestones, identifying potential risks or issues and developing contingency plans. Communicating and collaborating effectively with project stakeholders, including landowners, environmental NGO’s, consultants, contractors, water companies, academic and research institutions, and local and national government bodies.Managing project budgets, timelines, resources and scope, reporting to multiple funding bodies using different systems and processesConducting regular project reviews, providing status updates and addressing any potential issues or risks that may affect the success of projects. Supporting new project development and contributing to securing funding for our activities in Northern Ireland and IrelandDelivering complex projects from initiation to closure stagesManaging multi-sector stakeholder relationships to achieve partnership and project objectives.Reporting to multiple funding bodies using different reporting systems and processes.Contributing to the evaluation of projects, reviewing their outcomes and making improvements to management systemsSupporting other colleagues on the team in the delivery of projects, providing cover for absences and transferring any specialist knowledge.Following all Rivers Trust policies including on Health & Safety, EDI, IT, and GDPR.Contributing to a respectful and inclusive working culture. Essential knowledge, skills, and experience Experience of reporting to funders, including evidencing milestone and outcome delivery, risks, final and mid-project technical reports, Undertaking project change control and presenting spend forecasting and financial reconciliations to funders (including EU, national and local Government, corporate foundations, charities, the community sector, and others)Experience of developing and maintaining core project management deliverables (project plans, reporting, risks)Budget managementExperience in delivering EU-funded projectsThe ability to build, develop and maintain significant internal and external relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. landowners, environmental NGO’s, consultants, contractors, water companies, academic and research institutions, and local and national government bodies.)Proven ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams while working remotely.Proven ability to achieve delivery through othersGood communication skills.Detail and deadline-oriented, able to manage multiple prioritiesMust be proficient in using computers (Microsoft Office — we also communicate by Slack but familiarity with this isn’t a requirement)The ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays when necessary (e.g. to attend events and conferences, or visit key stakeholders on-site) Desirable criteria, only include these if you have them: Project management training and/or qualificationsKnowledge of water-friendly farming solutionsExperience working with corporate partners To apply, please visit our careers site. If you have any questions which will help you decide to apply and aren’t answered on our website, please get in touch with Laura Tippin and she’ll get back to you. (NB: Laura is on leave and will come back to queries w/c 5 June) Interviews are planned for w/c Monday 26th June 2023 and will be held via Teams.
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