Programme Delivery Manager Sustainable Drainage (SuDS)
Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Programme Delivery Manager
| Location: | Home based with travel across South |
| Contract: | Fixed term until 31st March 2024 |
| Salary: | £32,000 to £35,000 per annum |
| Hours: | 37.5 hours per week |
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Groundwork South to oversee Groundwork’s involvement in high quality SUDS programmes working closely with Water Companies across the region.
Summary of role:
Working closing with Water Companies across the region, the SuDS Programme Manager will oversee high quality SUDS programmes spanning community/stakeholder engagement through to on the ground delivery, alongside Groundwork’s landscape architects and our SuDS contractors.
The role will work across our domestic property SuDS programmes as well as in a range of public open spaces, utilising a range of techniques for holistically managing water runoff at source, and specifically to reducing the quantityof surface water that drains into sewers and into local watercourses.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a relevant degree, vocational qualifications in Project Management and/or Landscape Architecture and /or SuDS industry experience to:
- Project manage the development and implementation of SuDS and landscape design programmes, and improvement projects working with public, private and voluntary sectors clients across the South of England.
- Lead the business development and direct income generation for SuDS programme of work, to fulfil business plan targets and the strategic expansion and growth of the landscape services in SuDS delivery.
- Operate effectively as a senior member of the Trust, providing support to the landscape, engagement and other operational delivery teams.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan including PERKS – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- 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
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Apply now!
To apply, please download the application form and send to: recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk quoting ‘PDM0123’
Job Description & Person Specification
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Becky Spake, Operations Delivery Manager on becky.spake@groundwork.org.uk
| Closing date for applications: | 12th May 2023 |
| Interview Date: | tbc |
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.