Nature Recovery Project Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Nature Recovery Project Manager
Salary: Grade 7 (£39,355 – £46,735 p.a., depending on experience)

This position is based within the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds, with the option for hybrid working. We also offer flexibility in working arrangements.

Are you experienced in leading and managing large-scale landscape restoration projects? Do you want to be at the forefront of nature recovery efforts across Northern England?

The University of Leeds is partnering with a range of organizations to drive community-led, evidence-based nature recovery across Northern England. Our existing projects include the Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery, Restoring Hardknott Forest, and Nature Rich Miterdale in Cumbria, as well as the Wild Ingleborough, Snaizeholme, and Gair Wood projects in Yorkshire. Partners include the National Trust, Woodland Trust, White Rose Forest, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, WWF, Forestry England, UBoC, the University of Cumbria, and Natural England. In addition to delivering these projects, we are actively monitoring the ecological, environmental, and social impacts of restoration efforts to influence policy and practice.

As the Nature Recovery Project Manager, you will lead the University of Leeds’ role in these initiatives, building partnerships to ensure successful project delivery. You will play a key role in securing funding for new landscape-scale projects and will spearhead knowledge exchange between projects and external partners, promoting best practices and shared learning. We are looking for someone with extensive experience in landscape-scale ecological restoration, a deep passion for nature recovery, and a drive to accelerate progress across the UK. Strong organizational skills, project management experience, and the ability to work independently are essential.

This is a full-time role based in Northern England, offering a mix of remote work and on-site project engagement.

About the University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is ranked among the top 75 universities globally, with a diverse community of over 39,000 students and 9,000 staff from more than 100 countries. Since its establishment in 1904, the University has maintained a tradition of academic excellence, with world-leading research and a commitment to impactful education.

Visa Information
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, though first-time applicants may need to meet specific salary requirements. For more details, visit: Skilled Worker visa.
For research and academic posts, the University also considers eligibility under the Global Talent visa. More information is available here: Global Talent visa.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday: 26 days annual leave plus approximately 16 bank holidays/closure days (including Christmas) – a total of 42 days per year.
• Pension: A generous pension scheme with a 14.5% employer contribution, plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership at The Edge, our on-campus gym, including access to a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to professional development courses offered by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Additional benefits: On-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

And much more!

For further details, please visit: University of Leeds Careers.