Programme Coordinator- Nature Based Neighbourhoods - FTC - Part Time

Programme Coordinator– Nature Based Neighbourhoods (NBN) FTC

Hiring: Wates Family Enterprise Trust

Salary:  up to £45,000 per annum FTE

Contract: 4 Months FTC  - Part time  (3 days)  between Tues-Friday

 Location: Hybrid – remote working with one day fortnightly in WFET's Leatherhead office (Wednesdays)

 Travel: Regular travel to project sites across England

 Reporting to:  NBN Partnership Programme Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and community-focused Programme Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Nature Based Neighbourhoods (NBN) grant programme – a five-year partnership between Lund Trust and the Wates Family Enterprise Trust (WFET).

The NBN programme supports urban communities to create greener, more connected neighbourhoods. It provides core funding, peer networking, and long-term planning support to community organisations working to improve access to nature.

You will oversee all aspects of programme delivery, including grant management, stakeholder engagement, impact reporting, and communications. This is a unique opportunity to shape a long-term initiative that builds community power and drives nature-based change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programme planning, delivery and annual review cycles
• Lead relationships with funded partners and stakeholders across sectors
• Oversee grant administration and budget management
• Facilitate learning, evaluation and storytelling to share impact
• Convene advisory boards and partner meetings
• Collaborate with internal teams to amplify programme visibility

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience managing multi-year, large-budget projects in the third sector
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving change
• Strong community engagement and facilitation skills
• Skilled in impact evaluation and reporting
• Passionate about climate action, social justice and community-led approaches
• Willingness to travel regularly

Desirable:

• Experience in grant-making and cross-sector collaboration
• Expertise in urban green infrastructure or climate transition
• Ability to raise public profile of initiatives

How to Apply

 Submit the following:

• Completed application form
• Covering letter outlining your interest and suitability
• CV

 Interviews: 19th and 20th November 2025 in London

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk