The flagship Peatlands Project Manager will work closely with a development team, made up of Trust staff and be responsible for developing plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure the delivery of the project objectives, along with coordinating the team to ensure project alignment.
Flagship Peatlands Project Manager
Salary: £27,874.40 per annum, based on 28 hours per week, plus pension contribution of 9%
Contract length: Fixed term for 10 months starting in April 2026
Special features of the role
The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the development phase of the Flagship Peatlands project. This is a multi-departmental project for CWT with a number of beneficial partnerships. Special features will include a coordinated and collaborative approach to pull the various components of the project together and ensure that it is managed as a single project delivering a range of interlinked outcomes.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to co-ordinate the Trust project development team and the project partners to inform the development of a 2nd stage application for the Flagship Peatlands project to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
About the Project
Peatlands are an unappreciated ‘cinderella’ habitat, but are of huge significance in Cumbria in addressing flooding, climate change and biodiversity loss. While Cumbria Wildlife Trust have been the county leaders in the restoration of peatland habitats for over a decade, this new significant project will aim to make a step change in the public understanding and appreciation of this internationally important habitat, which Cumbria is so important for.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and have a strong project management background, with the ability to lead a cross-functional team in a collaborative and supportive way. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for conservation and project management, we would love to hear from you!
Applications: To apply, please complete the application form and return it with a cover letter as a separate attachment outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge fulfil the criteria of the role. Completed applications should be submitted to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk.
Please note that CV's will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Friday 13 March 2026
Postal applications should be returned to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 March 2026 at Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Headquarters in Kendal.
We would also consider anyone interested in delivering all or part of this role on a freelance basis. If you would like to discuss this further or express your interest in joining us on the project as a self-employed Project Manager, please contact Helen Duxbury (Director of Development and Community) on 01539 816325 or email helend@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk