Severn & Wye Nature Programme Manager

About the role

The Severn & Wye Nature Programme Manager will provide continuity of leadership during a critical transition period for the Severn & Wye Nature partnership. Working from Shrewsbury, you will help maintain strategic direction, progress priority projects and strengthen the programme’s position to secure funding.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain strategic oversight of the programme while progressing high‑priority opportunities.
• Develop early‑stage business cases and support business‑development activities with funders, buyers and partners.
• Identify and develop new funding opportunities and refine the project pipeline to align with market demand.
• Coordinate with a wide range of partners to ensure delivery readiness and alignment with programme goals.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and contribute to securing additional funding for programme extension.

Required profile

• Proven programme management and strategic delivery experience.
• Experience developing business cases, funding bids or investment propositions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Background in environmental programmes, natural capital or nature recovery is advantageous.

Required skills

• Programme management
• Strategic planning
• Business case development
• Funding bid preparation
• Stakeholder relationship management

What we offer

• Salary £40,019 – £46,337 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience.
• 7% pension contribution.
• Fixed‑term 6‑month contract (potential extension).
• Flexible working hours (0.6‑0.8 FTE, 21‑28 hours per week).
• Time off in lieu for additional hours worked.