Job Description

Overview

At Stroud Valleys Project we have been helping the people and nature of the Stroud District to thrive since 1988. Our staff and volunteers have a well-deserved reputation for delivering high quality projects that enhance habitats and places, providing benefits to wildlife and communities. To help build on our success we are looking to recruit a highly skilled Project Development Manager who can oversee our projects, create new opportunities, and keep our stakeholders, funders, staff, trustees and volunteers informed and engaged with our work.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Project Development Manager will lead the creation, development, funding, and management of a range of environment and nature-focused projects. This is a hands-on role where you will work with project officers, core staff, volunteers, and partners to develop new project ideas, seek out funding, plan and design the delivery of successfully funded projects, monitor their delivery, and report on progress and completion. It's an exciting time to join the charity as we look to build our resilience and sustainability for the next 35 years and beyond. This is a flexible and dynamic role for the right person who is looking to apply their skills and experience to help make a real difference at a local level and enact positive lasting change.

Key responsibilities

Project Creation and Development

Alongside the CEO, lead the design and delivery of new projects that support people and nature to thrive in the Stroud Valleys, in line with our charitable aims.

Develop innovative and creative project ideas, prepare project outlines and budgets, research funding opportunities, and draft and submit funding bids.

Identify new sites, projects, and project partners and maintain and develop existing working partnerships.

Project Management and Delivery

Plan new projects, ensuring objectives and deliverables are clearly articulated and understood.

Manage budgets and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the expected level of quality.

Monitor project progress to ensure delivery is on track and all key project objectives are met.

Work with project officers and core staff to find and implement creative solutions to project delivery issues as and when they occur.

Line management of project officers and oversight of project volunteer care.

Record, monitor and oversee project risks.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Lead on data collection, analysis and reporting to demonstrate impact and fulfil funder requirements.

Carry out internal end of project reviews with project officers, core staff, volunteers, and partners to learn lessons to feed into future projects.

Compile and present reporting on project progress to staff, volunteers, trustees, and the public.

Work with the Fundraising and Communications coordinator to keep project communications up to date, for example on social media, website, etc.

Person specification

Essential

Knowledge of the funding sector and potential funding opportunities

Experience of developing multiyear funding bids

Proven track record of being successful in obtaining funding

Project management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Experience of working in the environment sector

Experience of working with volunteers

This is initially a 6-month fixed term role, with the possibility for extension if the role is successful at supporting our growth agenda.

The role will start on 14 hours per week, with the potential to expand to 21 hours. Days and timings are negotiable.

You will work on-site at our Stroud town-centre offices with occasional travel to our outdoor projects around the Stroud District. You will need your own transportation for this, but travelling expenses will be reimbursed.

Salary: 30,000 per annum pro rata.

The role comes with a workplace pension and 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro-rata.

To apply send a covering letter and C.V to info@stroudvalleysproject.org. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 18 February. Interviews will be held week commencing 23 February.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/02/2026