Project Manager - Transforming Wensum

Contract type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Salary: £37,783 per annum
Location: Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1

Our client is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

They are a registered charity and the oldest such dedicated Wildlife conservation charity in the country. Established in 1926, they now manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk including ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands.

The objective of this role is to support and co-ordinate partners, stakeholders and the community across the Wensum Catchment to build consensus to develop a unifying vision, strategy and agreed action plan for the River Wensum.

Hosted by the employer and working as part of the Natural England Protected Sites Strategy project team this role will focus on building relationships and managing partnerships, stakeholders and interested parties to engage in the future of the Wensum.

In return, this employer offers a competitive benefits package.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interviews are likely to take place at Norfolk Wildlife Trust on the w/c 9th November 2026.

N.B. to avoid disappointment and to give your application the best chance, please submit it promptly, as the employer may close the post once enough suitable applications have been received.

This employer values respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. They want their people to be as diverse as nature itself and so they particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within the sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve their culture and practices.

They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. You will be able to let the employer know if you require any adjustment processes to make their recruitment process more accessible.

No agencies please.