Colne Connections Project Manager

Reference: CCPM25
Location: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge
Contract: Fixed Term contract to end of June 2027, with potential to make permanent, subject to gaining Round 2 funding
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Groundwork South is excited to announce that the Colne Connections Project has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund . We are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead this critical stage of the programme.

Summary of role:

The Project Manager will play a central role in shaping and configuring the individual projects that will form the core of our Delivery Phase funding application . This is a unique opportunity to help define a vision for the Colne Valley Regional Park , bringing environmental, educational, and community benefits to life.

We’re looking for someone with strong project development experience, a passion for landscape and heritage conservation, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners.

If you're ready to help shape the future of the Colne Valley and leave a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our office, in the middle of a country park right next to a chalk stream, is a special place to work.

About Us

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are 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. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September
Interview dates:
1st Stage – Friday 12th September (online)
2nd Stage – Thursday 18th September (in-person)

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the 'find out more & apply' button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.