Project Manager - Evidence Coordination
Closing date: 2 April 2023
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Location: Flexible
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours. Annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome.
Post number: 203493
We are looking for a project manager who will support the coordination of evidence, for all to access, which will inform important decision making around NRWs significant evidence challenges, such as the nature crisis and climate emergency.
You will work closely with NRW’s policy and operational colleagues, which requires a professional approach and ability to adjust to different audiences. You will also be project managing our annual evidence conference, which is a fantastic opportunity that provides exposure to our chief executive, executive team members and a variety of evidence specialists.
This is a diverse role that will provide a great variety of experience working on multiple activities and with a variety of people internal and external to NRW. We will provide a moderate level of autonomy to allow someone to grow and see their own ideas get delivered.
This would suit a highly organised individual with an interest in the environment who is currently informally or formally project/programme managing multiple activities in a fast-paced environment. This role will require good prioritisation, presentation and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to utilise and develop their data and evidence analysis skills and apply them to support evidence communication and communicate NRWs evidence activities and programme needs.
Qualifications
1. Knowledge of and expertise in providing and working with evidence and the mechanisms and processes involved in research.
2. Experience of portfolio, programme and/or project management and administrative skills to manage actions of meetings and events.
3. Experience of and expertise in maintaining records and developing new processes.
4. A degree in a relevant subject.
Benefits
• Agile and flexible working (role dependent)
• Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
• Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
• Health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
