The Aire Rivers Trust
Project Manager x2
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Join the Aire Rivers Trust as a Project Manager
At the Aire Rivers Trust we’re the only environmental charity dedicated to looking after the River Aire and its tributaries. Our most important asset is our people: we want to recruit the best. You will join a friendly, committed team of experts passionate about improving the Aire catchment.
We are recruiting for two exciting opportunities: Project Manager (Development) and Project Manager (Technical). Through a single application process, candidates can be considered for either or both roles.
Project Manager – Grade 4
- Salary: £36,000 per annum
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Location: Our offices in Greengates, Bradford.
- Reports to: Programme Manager
- Application deadline: Sunday 24th August, 11:59pm
- Interviews: provisionally Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September 2026
About the roles The Development role focuses on advancing new project opportunities, securing funding, building partnerships, and managing a team of Project Officers. See the full profile here.
The Technical role focuses on management of river enhancement projects, specifically improvements to fish passage, barrier removal and natural flood management. See the full profile here.
About you For the Project Manager (Development) role, you will bring experience of developing project opportunities, securing funding, preparing bids, and supporting teams to turn ideas into deliverable projects. Proven experience of team leadership, partnership working and an understanding of environmental funding mechanisms.
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For the Project Manager (Technical) role, you will have a strong understanding of environmental or infrastructure project delivery, with knowledge of river restoration, fish passage, natural flood management or related disciplines. Proven experience managing contractors, permissions and regulatory processes.
For both roles, you will be:
- An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Organised, proactive and solution focused.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Confident working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, funders and communities.
- Committed to high standards of governance, compliance and health and safety.
- Passionate about helping people, places and nature thrive.
Why join us? At the Aire Rivers Trust, we’re passionate about restoring the River Aire and empowering communities to play an active role in its future. Working with communities, landowners, local authorities, and partners, we restore habitats, enhance biodiversity, and support a thriving river environment. You’ll work in a supportive, enthusiastic team environment, with the chance to shape evolving projects. This is your chance to make a real and lasting difference to both people and the planet.
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Please send a CV and covering letter to vivienne.main@aireriverstrust.org.uk and indicate if you are submitting your application for the Development or Technical manager role (or would like to be considered for both).
Equal opportunities employer ART is an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. It is in our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. When we select candidates for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, it is based on their aptitude and ability.
We ask applicants to complete an anonymous form to help us monitor the diversity of applicants. All responses are anonymous and results are not used as part of the recruitment process. Access the form here.
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