Overview

If you have always been looking for an opportunity to play a role in nature conservation but wondered how and if the right opportunity would come along, then this traineeship may be for you. This traineeship is ideal for career changers and starters.

We are looking for an excellent communicator and team player to take on our Project Management Trainee role. You will need to have the ability to work effectively with others and have a keen interest in developing yourself into the role of a project manager.

In this role, you will support the Green Recovery Programme Manager in the successful delivery of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund project – Derwent Connections, a project that focuses on natural flood management and nature connectedness. The role will involve working with project management tools to support the tracking and management of the project through its lifecycle.

It is an exciting opportunity to develop your project management skills within a broad conservation organisation.

What will you gain:

• knowledge and experience of project lifecycles and project management tools
• knowledge and experience of working within project teams
• wider training opportunities to support your professional and personal development

About you 

This role might be right for you if:

• you have a willingness to learn new skills
• you have great organisation and communication skills
• you are adaptable and flexible to the demands of the role
• you have a passion and interest in developing as a project manager
• you have a friendly and supportive approach

We are happy to talk flexible working!  

This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.