Landscape Connections Project Manager
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
Lead the development of a National Lottery Heritage Fund project that will help deliver landscape-scale nature recovery across the internationally important Chichester Harbour National Landscape.
Help Shape the Future of Nature Recovery in Chichester Harbour
Location: Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Itchenor, West Sussex (some flexible home working may be possible)
Fixed Term: 18 months (with potential extension subject to future funding). Full Time: 37 hours per week
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project that will help create the foundations for large-scale nature recovery across the Chichester Harbour National Landscape.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing ambitious habitat restoration and landscape-scale conservation initiatives within one of the UK's most important coastal environments.
The Chichester Harbour Landscape Connections Project has been made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
About the Role
Reporting to the Nature Recovery Partnership Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the components of the Heritage Fund project in accordance with the funding bid and approved expenditure. This will include commissioning Feasibility Studies/Technical Reports, developing an Access, Inclusion and Participation plan to increase community connectivity with our nature recovery work and seeking all required permissions, licences and consents in support of project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the development of a future capital funding bid and associated documentation.
Maintaining effective working relationships with landowners, conservation partners, local authorities, community organisations, volunteers and government agencies.
Representing the project through presentations, partnership meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
About You
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in conservation project delivery and partnership working who can bring together people, evidence and opportunities to develop ambitious environmental projects.
You will have:
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in an environmental or social science discipline.
- At least three years’ experience working within the conservation sector and experience of managing capital works projects.
- Experience commissioning and managing consultants and contractors.
- Knowledge of statutory permissions and consents associated with environmental projects.
- Experience managing project budgets and grant-funded programmes.
- Knowledge of effective strategies to encourage inclusion, access and participation.
Why Join Us?
Chichester Harbour is one of the country's most important landscapes for wildlife, people and heritage. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to nature recovery while working with a wide range of partners across the environmental, local government and community sectors.
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- The chance to help shape the future of one of England's most distinctive coastal landscapes
About Chichester Harbour Conservancy
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is the statutory authority responsible for the management, maintenance and protection of Chichester Harbour. Working with local communities, landowners, conservation organisations and public bodies, we are committed to conserving and enhancing this nationally important landscape for future generations.
Applications close on Monday 26th October 2026 at 12pm.
About Chichester Harbour Conservancy
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is the only Statutory Harbour Authority with responsibility for a National Landscape. Chichester Harbour is a landscape of national and international importance and one of the most important sites for wildlife in the UK, as well as being an active harbour for water users. We employ around 25 permanent staff, with a similar number of casual and seasonal team members.
Chichester Harbour Conservancy believes in excellence, collaboration, and empowerment of people in a way that maximises potential in a challenging, fun, and fair environment. We offer the opportunity to join a motivated and dedicated team working to conserve and restore nature and manage the harbour in the iconic landscape of Chichester Harbour.
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is the only Statutory Harbour Authority with responsibility for a National Landscape. Chichester Harbour is a landscape of national and international importance and one of the most important sites for wildlife in the UK, as well as being an active harbour for water users. We employ around 25 permanent staff, with a similar number of casual and seasonal team members. Chichester Harbour Conservancy believes in excellence, collaboration, and empowerment of people in a way that maximises potential in a challenging, fun, and fair environment. We offer the opportunity to join a motivated and dedicated team working to conserve and restore nature and manage the harbour in the iconic landscape of Chichester Harbour.
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