Lead impactful tech projects at UK's top woodland conservation charity
Overview
£49131
Hybrid, Flexible
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join the Woodland Trust, the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We fight environmental and climate issues by engaging individuals and organisations through the protection and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Role Summary
- Oversee the full project lifecycle for technology-focused initiatives, from initiation to handover.
- Ensure the delivery of projects, including testing, documentation and handover.
- Manage project budgets including forecasting and reporting.
- Evaluate projects throughout their lifecycle, implement lessons learned.
- Contribute to the development of our Project Management Framework initiative.
- Participate in the Digital Programme Board Meeting.
- Work from home with occasional visits to our Grantham office.
Role Requirements
- Enthusiasm for environment and affinity with our core values: Grow Together, Explore, Focus, Make it Count.
- Experience handling medium to large tech-based projects.
- Knowledge of RAID and RACI project governance, Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with budget management, cost-benefit analysis and building benefits models.
- Experience developing framework initiatives and applying improvements.
- Experience in environmental, charity, or fundraising sectors is desirable.
Application Process Details
- We offer training, support, flexible working options, enhanced pension, generous leave, and more
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role: This role is key to assist with the full project lifecycles from initiation to BAU handover on technology focused projects. You'll deliver successful projects including delivery, testing, handover and go live/support documentation. You'll manage project budgets including forecasting and reporting. You'll manage project reporting timescales and evaluate projects throughout their life cycle and lessons learnt are captured. You'll work with internal teams to ensure that handover is BAU successful. You'll contribute to the development of the Woodland Trust Project Management Framework initiative, applying recommendations, expertise and adopt combined ways of working. You'll ensure best practice approaches are adopted and followed consistently. You'll contribute and participate in the Digital Programme Board Meeting as and when needed. This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
Job Requirements: We are looking for candidates who have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count. Experience managing medium to large technology based projects. Knowledge of how to define and manage risks, issues and interdependencies within and between projects. Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade and negotiate. Experience of managing project budgets, cost benefit analysis and building benefits models and realisation plans. Experience and knowledge of RAID and RACI project governance and Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Knowledge of best practice guidelines and the ability to ensure they are followed. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of developing frameworks initiatives, applying recommendations and improvements. Experience in the environmental, charity, or fundraising sectors is desirable.
Benefits: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: Enhanced Employer Pension, Life Assurance, Flexible & Hybrid Working Options, Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time), Buy and Sell Annual Leave, Enhanced Parental Pay, Employee Assistance Programme.