Funded Projects Manager

The Woodland Trust is looking for two Funded Project Managers to lead the successful delivery and completion of our funded projects. The Role: • Provide leadership to Project Officers, ensuring all funded projects are delivered and completed to a high standard. • Manage the Funded Projects team to maintain consistent, robust project standards across all activity. • Support the development of strong funding bids, realistic budgets and informed organisational decision-making. • Maximise grant opportunities, identify risks early and safeguard the Trust s financial and reputational interests. • Maintain excellent relationships and effective negotiations with funders, regulators and contributors. • Champion continuous improvement in reporting processes across the Trust and for external funders. • Monitor resources, highlight risks and ensure compliance with statutory obligations, VAT, procurement rules and best-practice project management. • Produce high-quality management information, support forecasting and contribute to fund accounting and full cost recovery modelling. • This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required. • These roles are to be offered on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Candidate: • Brings proven experience in supporting, mentoring and developing ..... full job details .....