National Trust – Project Manager

Contact Name:
Bernadine Maguire-Matthews

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the recently launched Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project. You’ll work alongside the wider project team, partners and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the project’s development phase initially.

This role is hosted by the National Trust and works across a range of partners and funders. It is a fixed-term position until August 2028. As this is a partnership role, applications will be shared with project partners (Mourne Heritage Trust, NI Water and Newry Mourne & Down District Council) as part of the assessment process.

Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we can come together to sustain and restore the Mourne AONB and Ring of Gullion AONB landscape.

You’ll work as part of the established Forever Mournes partnership which means being part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, collaborating closely with partners to deliver positive outcomes for people, place and nature. You’ll benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, where different perspectives are valued, and strong relationships help shape meaningful, lasting impact across the Mourne Gullion landscape. You’ll report to the Forever Mournes Project Manager.

You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing delivery of the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project, working closely alongside the project team to ensure delivery is on time, within budget and to the expected quality standards. You’ll bring together colleagues, partners, stakeholders and resources to achieve shared project outcomes. You’ll work with the wider Landscape Connections cohort of projects (regionally and nationally) to share learning and experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration.

You’ll work collaboratively across a wide-ranging partnership, helping to build shared understanding, strengthen relationships and coordinate efforts across organisational and land ownership boundaries to deliver the Mourne Gullion Landscape Connections project. You’ll champion a collaborative approach, bringing together partners, landowners and stakeholders to break down barriers, align expertise and deliver shared conservation outcomes.