Closing Date: 15/11/2026
Location: Slimbridge
Salary: £35,437 per annum
Role type: Permanent
About The Role
WWT is the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We're on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power.
Wetlands are one of the most biodiverse habitats on Earth, helping nature burst back to life and offering a lifeline to multiple declining and threatened species.
WWT’s new strategy builds on a history of doing incredible, positive conservation work on the ground with plans for the future, firmly rooted in science and backed by evidence. In the Conservation Directorate, our aim is to deliver meaningful change that unlocks the superpowers of wetlands. One of the key ways we do this is through developing wetland projects that allow this positive change to happen.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- manage a team of Senior Administrators (Project Assurance) to provide the administrative function for both projects in delivery and the Project Pipeline & Assurance process;
- provide regular project highlight reports to the Head of Wetland Services; and
- provide guidance to Project Managers on using WWT’s Project Pipeline and Project Management Framework.
This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. We can offer hybrid working (with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and for team meetings).
About You
- Extensive experience and knowledge of an industry-standard project management approach
- Ability to work effectively across departments and motivate a team operating through matrix management
- Highly innovative with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to reach well-informed conclusions quickly
- Excellent communicator with clear written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Exceptional time management and organisation skills, adaptable under pressure and multiple priorities
- Clear and methodical approach to understanding and delivering process-driven tasks
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Conservation Project Manager (Assurance) employer: WWT Limited
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the breathtaking Caerlaverock nature reserve while contributing to vital conservation efforts. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, WWT provides generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and access to health resources, all within a collaborative and supportive work culture that values innovation and teamwork. Join us in making a meaningful impact on wildlife and landscapes, while enjoying the beauty of nature every day.
