Location
Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham (Hybrid working available)

Hours
30 hours per week

Salary
£30,940 - £33,000 Full Time Equivalent

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Spade Oak Lake enhancement project. You will work closely with Groundwork South’s Rivers and Green Teams, external advisors, and contractors to oversee the project’s development, implementation, and evaluation. Accountable to a project board of key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the project achieves maximum value from the grant funding.

Main Duties
- Lead, manage, and deliver the project to meet agreed outcomes, timelines, and budgets.
- Prepare and consult on a comprehensive task and management plan.
- Commission and oversee surveys, tenders, and practical works.
- Identify and secure additional funding opportunities to enhance the project scope.
- Maintain regular communication with Buckinghamshire Council and Thames Water.
- Engage with local community groups, keeping them informed and involved.
- Assess future management options for the site and develop a legacy plan with stakeholders.
- Begin implementing the legacy plan to ensure a smooth transition post-grant funding.
- Produce risk assessments and ensure all works meet health and safety standards.

About the Project
Spade Oak Nature Reserve in Little Marlow is a unique wildlife site owned by Buckinghamshire Council. The reserve features a wet woodland peninsula, a sand spit with restricted access, and a publicly accessible perimeter footpath and open green space. Funded by Thames Water and managed by Groundwork South, the project aims to enhance the sand spit’s habitat for wildlife, improve site access, develop a conservation management plan, and secure a sustainable legacy for the reserve.

In Return We Offer You
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
- Employee Assistance Programme including mental health helpline and face to face counselling
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses

We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, offering opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

About Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. With over 25 years of experience in social and environmental regeneration, our mission is to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working. We deliver over 100 innovative projects annually, tackling major community issues and creating lasting positive change.

Experience
Proven experience in project management, ideally within environmental, conservation, or community-based projects. Experience managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships is essential.

About You
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community groups, contractors, and local authorities.
- Highly organised with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to health and safety standards.
- Enthusiastic about environmental conservation and community engagement.

Qualifications
Relevant project management qualifications or equivalent experience are desirable. A full personal specification is available on request.