The Role: k. This is a key role in The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park. The Project Manager will be required to work on the development and delivery of visitor experience enhancement, countryside access and interpretation projects linked to conservation of Mourne Parks natural and built heritage through woodland management, creation and restoration schemes. The role will be responsible for the project management and budget responsibility, ensuring all Heritage Fund and Woodland Trust reporting and recording systems are up to date, work programmes are delivered on time across the programme. You will direct the project team delivering all access projects, on site interpretation and in line with the Access & Interpretation Plans for the project. You are responsible for fostering good relations with partners, contractors, interested organisations and individuals, local people, visitors and the media. Identifying, reviewing and meeting with potential partners who could assist the project to meet its objectives and whose objectives could be assisted by the project. This role is based in Mourne Park, and will require the successful candidate to travel to site and around Northern Ireland as required. Northern Ireland This role is a funded fixed term role until December 2029. This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks. This role is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players. The Candidate: You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count. Hands on experience in project delivery especially in complex, multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget. Youll have experience in forestry or conservation land management experience, including experience of volunteer and community engagement. Youll be an inspiring leader, with experience leading teams and motivating colleagues to deliver projects on time and to budget. Youll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. Youll know about delivery of access infrastructure construction and interpretation projects on public and private sites to build an enhanced visitor experience. Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience. This role does require regular travel to and from Mourne Park and Northern Ireland. A full UK driving licence is required. Benefits & Wellbeing: Enhanced Employer Pension Life Assurance Flexible & Hybrid Working Options Generous Annual Leave Enhanced Parental Pay Employee Assistance Programme About Us Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. Application Advice: they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don’t meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Apply Now: Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 30th June. About Woodland Trust We are the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. Our vision is a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Joining us means joining a team of passionate, determined and dedicated people who make it their mission to stand up for trees. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. And you can help us achieve it. Work in some of the UKs most stunning woodlands, inspire others to plant trees, be a conservation champion, campaign for policy change or help raise the money to allow us to continue our vital work creating havens for wildlife. Whatever you do, youll be part of something special.