Programme Delivery Manager - Sustainable Drainage (SuDS)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to oversee our client's involvement in high quality SUDS programmes working closely with Water Companies across the region.

Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Programme Delivery Manager
Reference: PDM0123
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

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 their landscape architects and their SuDS contractors.

The role will work across their 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 quantity of surface water that drains into sewers and into local watercourses.

They 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.

They 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 their friendly team.

In return they 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

This social regeneration charity works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. They have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today they have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working.

They 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 they do. Each year they deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing their communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th May 2023
Interview Date: TBC

Application Process:

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

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Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.