Join us as a Project Manager and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!As the Project Manager for England Ecosystem Services project, you will play the leading role managing the delivery of work and in managing the 5 staff supporting the running of the project.
You will be accountable for the successful (scientifically and financially) and efficient delivery of the project, directing and mentoring colleagues as appropriate.What you'll be doing:Lead on Natural England and Defra projects taking accountability of delivery milestonesDeveloping project plans, maintaining risk and RAID logsLead on regular cadence calls and communication, including regular reporting for stakeholdersProvide management and leadership to a small team of survey coordinatorsManage relationship with sub-contractors, negotiating timelines and costingsEnsuring projects are running on time, and to budget, flagging risks where appropriateDevelop and maintain contingency plansLead on problem resolution and continuous improvementMentor colleagues to contribute to the development of their project management skills.Contributing to the development of Fera's strategic growth plan by using your project management skills to collaborate with scientists in developing persuasive, accurately costed proposals with robust project plans.What we're looking for:You'll have demonstrable experience as an established project manager with a track record of successfully delivering projects to time and budget. Leadership and/or team management experience.
Excellent customer centric skills and the ability to effectively communicate to a variety if audiences.The ability to hold key contributors to account, ensuring smooth delivery.The ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.Experience working with budgets and key milestones.Experience in development effective and comprehendible reporting for clients and internal stakeholders.What's in it for you??Competitive salary £45,000.0023 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.Hybrid working, Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parkingThe opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choiceCompany matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technologyAccess to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platformFera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis.
The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.What we hope you'll do next:Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
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