JOIN THE GROUNDWORK TEAM We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery: Community engagement Landscape design & build Training & coaching for employment Early intervention to support health & wellbeing Safe & sustainable business support As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role. At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults. If you want to work in a values driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on. ROLE & MAIN PURPOSES OF THE POST Delivery Lead and manage a programme of work to engage land owners and other stakeholders in improving blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity, including: The Irwell Catchment Partnership and its pipeline of projects; Using nature-based solutions to mitigate flood risk and improve water quality; Improving biodiversity by restoring river valley habitats and wetlands. Ensure appropriate allocation of team and financial resources, that deliverables and quality standards are met and impact and outcome data is collected and analysed for learning and reporting. Business & Service Development Lead and manage the business development plan for the programme, identifying areas for growth and opportunities to achieve it. Manage and grow delivery partnerships and relationships to support programme development, delivery and growth. Work closely with Groundwork UK and other Groundwork Trusts where appropriate to develop services and share learning. Financial & Resource Management Produce and manage programme budgets and associated project resources available. Develop and implement financial sustainability plans for the programme: Preparing funding bids and proposals for medium scale projects and contributing to larger or more complex tenders and proposals; Collaborating with partners to develop and input to bids and proposals led by others. Support strategic managers with larger income generating opportunities and longer-term financial planning. People Management & Development Provide line management for project leads and assistants and be accountable for their performance, development and wellbeing in the workplace. Support the delivery of strategic workforce development plans. Internal Management Embed GGM policies and procedures across programmes, champion delivery standards and ensure compliance. Champion key business priorities such as EDI and carbon reduction, ensuring these are embedded across all programme operations. Collate, analyse and learn from data and feedback to influence policy and action. OVERVIEW OF THE POST The Natural Environment Programme Manager leads and manages programmes focused on blue and green space improvements, such as river restoration, natural flood management, and biodiversity enhancement, driving both quality and growth. Working closely with other programme managers, they ensure that delivery is focused on achieving the Groundwork GM vision, facilitate learning across programme areas, ensure consistency in programme delivery across the organisation and explore improvements to the way we work.