Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking a confident, organised and proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of key initiatives across the organisation. This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of assigned projects—managing delivery from initial planning through to implementation—with a strong focus on budget control, effective governance, and alignment with organisational priorities.

Working at the centre of a diverse programme of work, you will collaborate closely with internal teams and external delivery partners to ensure all aspects of each project are well‑coordinated, efficiently delivered and fully compliant with NRW’s standards and procedures. You will apply recognised project‑management methodologies, select appropriate delivery approaches—whether through internal teams, contractor support or full procurement—and maintain accurate financial and project documentation.

Identifying risks and issues early, you will work with cross‑functional teams to develop effective mitigation plans and provide timely, clear reporting through NRW’s established governance frameworks.

This is a flexible and varied role, offering the opportunity to contribute across a wide range of organisational initiatives. You may be assigned to different projects over time, giving you the chance to work across multiple areas and gain exposure to a broad spectrum of work that supports the sustainable management of Wales’s natural resources.

Flexible working is supported. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face‑to‑face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Nigel Thomas mas

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams
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Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.

• Develop and maintain a detailed implementation plan to support the operational delivery of projects approved under individual programmes within NRW, aligning activities with agile delivery methods and sprint cycles where appropriate.
• Support agile governance and assurance processes, including the preparation of documentation and evidence for internal reviews and service assessments.
• Coordinate delivery activity across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, backlogs, and iterative delivery goals.
• Work closely with product, delivery and user research teams to ensure project outputs are shaped by user needs and are informed by research, evidence and feedback.
• Be involved in third‑party negotiations and contract management.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for each sub‑project and, where required, work with other partners to share information and collaborate to deliver climate, nature and pollution‑targeted outcomes.
• Hold delegated budgetary responsibilities and be responsible for financial tracking and reporting of project progression.
• Contribute to the delivery of the team’s business plan, the directorate delivery plan and NRW’s corporate plan.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to work areas.
• Develop, review and improve technical documentation to enable consistent and appropriate understanding and application by staff in the business, thereby enabling effective service provision.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• Commit to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• Commit to your own development and through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested that are commensurate with the grade of this role.

• A recognised professional/technical qualification or equivalent relevant experience in project management.
• Project management experience that includes budget management, staff management, work programming and successful delivery…