Transforming the Wensum Project Manager

Transforming the Wensum Project Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Salary: £37,783 per annum

Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY

About Us

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

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. Established in 1926, we 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.

About You and the Role

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 Norfolk Wildlife Trust 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, we offer 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 we may close the post once enough suitable applications have been received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices.We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.

No agencies please.