Natur am Byth Programme Manager
Natural Resources Wales
Employer ProfileThe role
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Programme Manager to lead Natur am Byth—Wales’ largest ever species recovery and public engagement initiative. This multi-million-pound programme brings together Natural Resources Wales and nine leading environmental charities to protect threatened species and inspire communities across the country.
In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the delivery of 11 place-based conservation projects and 10 national work packages, managing a central team and supporting a wider network of over 20 staff. You’ll be responsible for programme governance, financial oversight, and reporting to senior stakeholders, including funders and government partners.
You’ll be part of our Strategic Projects team within the Operations Directorate, reporting to the Strategic Projects Manager – Nature Recovery.
The role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to collaborate with passionate professionals across Wales and beyond.
If you’re a skilled leader with a background in programme management and a commitment to nature recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is sponsored by the following funders:
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme
Arts Council of Wales
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Welsh Government
As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact John Clark or Mannon Lewis at john.clark@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk or mannon.lewis@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams on the 24th & 25th November.
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.
