Coalface to Wildspace — Project Manager

Froglife is a national wildlife conservation charity concerned with the conservation of the UK’s reptile and amphibian species and their associated habitats. Our holistic approach to nature conservation enables us to take individuals on a wildlife journey, whilst also delivering amazing results for our amphibian and reptile species.

This interesting post will be responsible for managing Froglife’s Coalface to Wildspace: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire & the Lothians project. The project will connect a series of large-scale habitats through the creation of nine Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridors and connect local disadvantaged communities to their local heritage.

Main duties:
• Ensure that all activities as detailed in the Activity Plan and scheduled in the timetable are delivered in accordance with the plan and the timetable. The Project Manager role, as well as managing the project, is also required to deliver activities.
• Recruit trainees and ensure that trainee placements are operating in accordance with the existing trainee training programme. Provide relevant support to the trainees.
• Manage the project budget in accordance with the agreed budget and ensure that all expenditure is carefully monitored and entered onto the Master Budget spreadsheet and that the Finance team are kept informed of all financial matters.
• Ensure that all co-funding is received in accordance with funding agreements.
• Ensure that all donors receive donor reports as per funding agreements.
• Ensure that all donors are invited to relevant events and that donors are recognised in accordance with the individual donor requirements.

Other duties
• Attend staff meetings.
• Attend Senior Management Team meetings & Trustee meetings when required.
• Represent Froglife at relevant meetings.

Essential criteria
• Minimum three years’ experience working within a related field preferably at a Project Manager level.
• Sound knowledge of the conservation sector, conservation issues and delivering public involvement conservation activities.
• Good knowledge of the three regions, demographics particularly in reaching communities that are under-served by the Heritage Sector.
• Experience in delivering new projects.
• Experience in working with various partner organisations.
• Experience in arranging and delivering wide ranging activities/events.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in giving presentations and talks, and in writing donor reports.
• Sound financial acumen including experience in budget control.

Desirable
• Professional qualification in a conservation/ecology/wildlife-related field.