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Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Apprentice Location: Gloucester based - GL1 2EH Advertised Salary: £22,095  Who are we? We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.   As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit Mechanical & Electrical Apprentices. Join us and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone. Every day.    

Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Technician Apprentice Location: Yorkshire North East - Leeds based - LS2 7EH Advertised Salary: £22,095  Who are we? We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.   As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit Mechanical & Electrical Apprentices. Join us and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone. Every day.    

Job Title: Project Controls Technician Apprentice Location: This role is home based with a local hub for team working in any of these locations: London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Newark, Leeds, Ellesmere Port or Burnley  Advertised Salary:£22,095 Closes to applications: 19 May 2024 at 23:59hrs   Who are we? We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.   We are delivering a substantial increase in investment on our waterway infrastructure to improve its resilience, given the growing impact of climate change, which demands that we make improvements in our approach and how we organise the development, planning and delivery of our work. We are expanding our new Programme Management Office (PMO) to improve the standards of programme delivery and provide governance, oversight and assurance around the delivery of our expanded work programme in line with industry best practice.  

Job Title: Construction Apprentice - Carpenter   Advertised Salary: £21,595    Applications must be received by 19 May 2024 at 23:59   Location - Galgate, Lancaster, L2 0QL   Who are we? We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.   As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit a Carepntry Apprentice. Join us and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone. Every day.     About the role You will be working outside, carrying out maintenance and repair works under guidance from our construction teams. You’ll learn how to work as part of a team by contributing towards the delivery of the annual winter stoppage programme when much of our brickwork is undertaken. During your time, you will also learn about the importance of the works we do, lock gate changes, patching and repairs. - A wide range of maintenance and repair works across our network namely carpentry tasks associated with lock gate changing and fitting - It’s important to realise that although this is a carpentry apprenticeship this is just one part of the role. Our construction apprentices are shown skills across all areas of construction in the aim to support you become multi-skilled. We will provide you with opportunities within our yards and workshops, and placements internally and externally to really hone your skills - As our repairs often involve sensitive heritage or environment solutions, you will get exposure to this. We’ll provide you with some basic conservations and heritage knowledge and you will get the opportunity to hear from our heritage advisors - Undertaking work in a productive and efficient manner delivering the work to the correct standard and agreed programme - Ensuring that inclusion and diversity are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust Displaying the Trust values and behaviours always   Take a look at our helpful handbook for more information by clicking 2024 Future Talent Opportunities (If the link does not work, search for https://canalrivertrust.pagetiger.com/2024FutureTalentOpportunities/1)      

Job Title: Construction Apprentice - Brickwork   Advertised Salary: £21,595    Applications must be received by 19 May 2024 at 23:59   Location - Perry Barr, West Midlands, B42 2LT   Who are we? We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.  As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit a Brickwork Apprentice.  Join us and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone. Every day     About the role You will be working outside, carrying out maintenance and repair works under guidance from our construction teams. You’ll learn how to work as part of a team by contributing towards the delivery of the annual winter stoppage programme when much of our brickwork is undertaken. During your time, you will also learn about the importance of the works we do, lock gate changes, patching and repairs. - A wide range of maintenance and repair works across our network including brickwork - It’s important to realise that although this is a bricklaying apprenticeship this is just one part of the role. Our construction apprentices are shown skills across all areas of construction in the aim to support you become multi-skilled. We will provide you with opportunities within our yards and workshops, and placements internally and externally to really hone your skills - As our repairs often involve sensitive heritage or environment solutions, you will get exposure to this. We’ll provide you with some basic conservations and heritage knowledge and you will get the opportunity to hear from our heritage advisors - Undertaking work in a productive and efficient manner delivering the work to the correct standard and agreed programme - Ensuring that inclusion and diversity are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust - Displaying the Trust values and behaviours always Take a look at our helpful handbook for more information by clicking 2024 Future Talent Opportunities (If the link does not work, search for https://canalrivertrust.pagetiger.com/2024FutureTalentOpportunities/1)      

Job Title: Construction Apprentice - Stonemasonry   Advertised Salary: £21,595    Applications must be received by 19 May 2024 at 23:59   Location - Perry Barr, West Midlands, B42 4LT   Who are we? We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.  As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit a Stonemasonry Apprentice.  Join us and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone. Every day   About the role You will be working outside, carrying out maintenance and repair works under guidance from our construction teams. You’ll learn how to work as part of a team by contributing towards the delivery of the annual winter stoppage programme when much of our stonework is undertaken. During your time, you will also learn about the importance of the works we do, lock gate changes, patching and repairs. - A wide range of maintenance and repair works across our network including stonemasonry - It’s important to realise that although this is a stonemasonry apprenticeship this is just one part of the role. Our construction apprentices are shown skills across all areas of construction in the aim to support you become multi-skilled. We will provide you with opportunities within our yards and workshops, and placements internally and externally to really hone your skills - As our repairs often involve sensitive heritage or environment solutions, you will get exposure to this. We’ll provide you with some basic conservations and heritage knowledge and you will get the opportunity to hear from our heritage advisors - Undertaking work in a productive and efficient manner delivering the work to the correct standard and agreed programme - Ensuring that inclusion and diversity are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust - Displaying the Trust values and behaviours always. Take a look at our helpful handbook for more information by clicking 2024 Future Talent Opportunities (If the link does not work, search for https://canalrivertrust.pagetiger.com/2024FutureTalentOpportunities/1)      

Job Title: Construction Apprentice - Stonemasonry   Advertised Salary: £21,595    Applications must be received by 19 May 2024 at 23:59   Location - Apperley Bridge, BD10 0PY & Heck, DN14 0BL   Who are we? We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.  As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit a Stonemasonry Apprentice.  Join us and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone. Every day   About the role You will be working outside, carrying out maintenance and repair works under guidance from our construction teams. You’ll learn how to work as part of a team by contributing towards the delivery of the annual winter stoppage programme when much of our stonework is undertaken. During your time, you will also learn about the importance of the works we do, lock gate changes, patching and repairs. - A wide range of maintenance and repair works across our network including stonemasonry - It’s important to realise that although this is a stonemasonry apprenticeship this is just one part of the role. Our construction apprentices are shown skills across all areas of construction in the aim to support you become multi-skilled. We will provide you with opportunities within our yards and workshops, and placements internally and externally to really hone your skills - As our repairs often involve sensitive heritage or environment solutions, you will get exposure to this. We’ll provide you with some basic conservations and heritage knowledge and you will get the opportunity to hear from our heritage advisors - Undertaking work in a productive and efficient manner delivering the work to the correct standard and agreed programme - Ensuring that inclusion and diversity are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust - Displaying the Trust values and behaviours always. Take a look at our helpful handbook for more information by clicking 2024 Future Talent Opportunities (If the link does not work, search for https://canalrivertrust.pagetiger.com/2024FutureTalentOpportunities/1)      

Non-remunerated – volunteer role – expenses paid Term: 3 years  Circa: 2 days per month Start: Summer 2024   The Canal & River Trust is the proud guardian of over 2,000 miles of historic inland waterways which touch millions of people across England and Wales. The Trust is among the UK’s largest and most complex charities, set up in 2012, and its income now exceeds £200m.  The Trust seeks a new Regional Advisory Board Chair, for the East Midlands. With strong connections to their region, the Chair will lead the Regional Advisory Board, guide and support the Trust’s Director for the Region, serve on the Trust’s Council and act as an ambassador for the Trust.    Location coverage: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Derby, Derbyshire, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Newark, Northampton, Northamptonshire   To learn more about the valuable and impactful work of the Trust visit our website at:About Canal & River Trust - our cause Find out more about the impactful work we deliver across England & Wales here:Our impact - view Impact report here Interested?  Keep reading below or click Candidate brief template_RAB Chair EAST MIDS_LIVE for full details  

Job Title: Waterway Operative Advertised Salary:£27,242 Inlcusive of Inner London Allowance, with salary progression + benefits Working Hours: 1931.4 annualised hours Monday-Sunday Location: Docklands, E14 9ST. We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. As an Operative most of your working time is spent in our unique and wonderful outdoor environment and your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance, conservation, and improvement of the South regions waterway network.    Our Operatives work an annualised hours system which includes working statutory holidays and weekends on a rota, you must be happy to work in an on call rota. You will also be working with other staff and volunteers, Operatives to undertake maintenance and repair works, operate assets and providing information to customers, as directed by your Team Leader.   Flexibility is very important in order to be certain that we can respond to critical needs when they occur. Please only apply if you are happy to work on a rotating shift pattern, with some emergency call out expected.    Location & coverage   Reporting to the base in Docklands.   Occasionally you will also be required to work in other areas of the South.   See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network      

Job Title: Waterway Operative Advertised Salary:£23,242 with salary progression + benefits Working Hours: 1931.4 annualised hours Monday-Sunday Location: Fradley, DE13 7DN. We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. As an Operative most of your working time is spent in our unique and wonderful outdoor environment and your daily tasks will vary and will contribute to the maintenance, conservation, and improvement of the West Midlands regions waterway network.    Our Operatives work an annualised hours system which includes working statutory holidays and weekends on a rota, you must be happy to work in an on call rota. You will also be working with other staff and volunteers, Operatives to undertake maintenance and repair works, operate assets and providing information to customers, as directed by your Team Leader.   Flexibility is very important in order to be certain that we can respond to critical needs when they occur. Please only apply if you are happy to work on a rotating shift pattern, with some emergency call out expected.    Location & coverage   Reporting to the base in Fradley.   Occasionally you will also be required to work in other areas of the West Midlands.   See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network      

See compensation detail in our 'What We Offer' section below.    We’re the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of canals and rivers. Our waterways contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats.   Our waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK. By caring for our waterways and promoting their use we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation.  Come and be part of it.    Our Contract Manager will directly manage operational contracts across the Wales & South West Region, being integral in ensuring that service contracts are delivered to the highest possible standard with regarding to value, quality, safety & time.  The role holder represents the Trust in negotiations and managing relationships with the contractor’s and internal & external stakeholders.   Location & coverage Our Contract Manager will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working a collaborative meetings. Regular travel across Wales & South West Region & our Gloucester hub location.   The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.    See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).     

Salary: £39,588 + car cash allowance (£425 per month) + benefits Location: Remote, with regular travel for collaborative meetings at Gloucester Hub.   The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.   We are currently recruiting for an Enterprise Manager to generate resources to support the Trust’s objective of being a waterway and wellbeing charity. To identify sources of funding and support for the development and delivery of the Region’s priority projects and initiatives. Work creatively with colleagues to shape the Region’s activities into fundable projects and deliver sustainable funding sources to meet these objectives. Generate resources for a range of activities, such as improving waterway infrastructure, visitor destinations, learning, participation and engagement opportunities that deliver health and wellbeing outcomes for visitors and customers.   Location & coverage This Enterprise Manager role will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces e.g. Gloucester as and when required for team working a collaborative meetings.   The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.    See our canal network here:(https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).   

Internal job title: Cost Engineer Advertised Salary: £36,500 + benefits  Location: Remote working with hub allocated when required.   Remote working -  base location flexible within easy access to any of our current main Hubs:  Leeds, Liverpool, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, London.    Our plans to deliver a substantial increase in expenditure on our waterway network to improve its resilience, given the growing impact of climate change, demand that we make improvements in our approach, making changes to how we organise the development, planning and delivery of our work. Drawing from the best examples in the wider industry, we have identified the changes to our processes and organisational structure we need to achieve our ambitious plans. As a result, we have created a new Programme Management Office (PMO) and Cost Intelligence team.  The PMO will define the standards of programme delivery and provide governance, oversight and assurance around the delivery of our expanded work programme.   Working within the Cost Intelligence team, the Cost Engineer role is responsible for a number of activities including the capture and analysis of costs at various stages throughout the project lifecycle and identifying trends and areas of efficiency to enable the Trust to make informed decisions around the delivery of works.   Location & coverage The role will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits, liaise with team members, and to assess/conduct necessary improvements.    The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.    See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).

Job Title: Engineer Advertised Salary: £35,250 - £39,000 + car cash allowance (£4,680 p.a.) + benefits Location: Remote, with regular travel across our North West & Yorkshire & Northeast network required.    We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.   We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join our Asset Management team in the North West & Yorkshire North East regions; covering Ashton, Huddersfield Narrow, Huddersfield Broad & Rochdale Canals & associated reservoirs (between Manchester & Brighouse).    The role of the Engineers in the asset management team is to maintain, the Trust’s infrastructure through their entire life cycle to enable visitors to safely enjoy our canals and rivers and safeguard them for future generations. Our asset engineers do this by inspecting and assessing the condition of our built assets, prioritising repair and renewal works specifying works that are required, and support of the operations team on minor repairs and reactive repairs.      Working as part of a team of Engineers and Inspectors, our Engineers provide an important role across the Trust supporting works delivery and the implementation of the asset strategy.  See more about our specialist teams here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/engineering).    We are an ICE approved employer, providing structured learning and professional development support.    Location & coverage This role will involve regular travel to and along the reservoirs, canals and river navigations of the networks and occasionally you may also be required to work nationally too. The regularity and scarcity of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.    See our network map here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network   

Job Title: Programme Planner (North West coverage) Advertised Salary:£39,588 + car cash allowance (£5,100 p.a.) + benefits Location: Remote, with regular travel across our network required.    We are the Charity for waterways and wellbeing, who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.   Our Infrastructure and Programmes Directorate, Programme Planning Team, are looking for new Programme Planner to join their team.    Your focus will be to establish, maintain & deliver programmes of works for our Northwest regions. Working in close collaboration with our Area Operations Managers and Regional Operations Managers, your remit will cover both reactive and planned works.    Whilst the nature of programme planning is all about looking ahead and ensuring effective planning of works to optimise budget and resources, we also expect that every day unscheduled urgent tasks arrive and we need to asses and prioritise those activities alongside our planned works to turn ensure our accessibility of our waterways and safety of our users/visitors.     To find out more about our organisation and the fantastic and varied work we do, visit our website by clicking here (or search for https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us)   Location & coverage This Programme Planner vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working a collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and to help conduct improvements.    Relevant Hubs include: Burnley & Ellesmere Port.    The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.    See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network). 

Job Title: Supporter Care Assistant Advertised Salary:£24,000 + benefits Location: Birmingham Hub Location.   We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.   We are looking for a Support Care Assistant to join the Trust to assist the Supporter Journey Manager to administer all aspects of the supporter care and retention programme. The role holder will help set up and run the supporter retention programmes, in particular, but not exclusively, Friends, helping the Supporter Retention and Engagement Manager will all aspects of this work.  

See compensation detail in our 'What We Offer' section below.    Looking for a new Senior Surveyor opportunity that offers professional development, flexible working, creative autonomy, and prioritises wellbeing?    Remote working -  base location flexible within easy access to any of our current Hubs:  Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Leeds, Hatton, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester & London.    The Canal & River Trust is one of the UK’s largest charities, we maintain 2,000 miles of historic canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs, along with museums, archives and the country’s third largest collection of protected historic buildings – preserving them for future generations.  Our waterways are exciting, vibrant places to work.  As a Senior Surveyor you will play an important role to help us improve, maintain and preserve our wonderful waterway network for our customers to enjoy today and into the future.    Working within the Investment and Commercial directorate, the purpose of the role is to deliver income growth and maximise income opportunities within the Utilities business area. This role will involve reviewing new and existing income opportunities, managing debt, providing advice to other business units on Utility matters, and extending the service offered by the utilities team.   The role As a Senior Surveyor you will be responsible for a portfolio of property agreements, triggering and negotiating reviews, undertaking renewals and regearing existing contracts, assignments, and other transactions through the full process including reporting for approval, and ultimately instructing and managing solicitors through to completion. You will report to the Principle Utilities Surveyor, working closely with other regional surveyors, the wider Estates teams, and expected to work collaboratively with many teams from other directorates.   About Utlities  Our role is to add further value to the utilities portfolio, which generates in excess of £25m p.a. for the Trust. Among others this consists of hydro schemes, wind turbines, telecoms installations and surface water discharges agreements.       Location & coverage Remote working from home – with opportunities to work from any of our current Hubs:  Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Leeds, Hatton, Newark, Birmingham Milton Keynes, Gloucester & London.    This is a national role but there will be an expectation that you will be able travel to attend occasional meetings or conduct fieldwork throughout the waterway network. The regularity and flexibility will be discussed further at interview stage.     See our network here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).

Job Title: Commercial Surveyor  Advertised Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + car cash allowance (£5,100 p.a.) + benefits. Location: Remote, with regular travel across our regional network. See here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers   The Canal & River Trust generates significant revenue from businesses operating on our network (such as marinas, boatyard, moorings, hire boat operators, trading boats etc). This income helps the Trust to look after the canals and rivers in our care.   Rent reviews and lease renewals within the Business Boating (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/business-and-trade/business-boating) portfolio arise at a rate faster than can be dealt with by the Regional Property Surveyors.   The Commercial Surveyor will work closely with the Regional Property Surveyors across the midlands and south and will be responsible for implementation and ongoing management of rent reviews and lease renewals many of which are historical across the portfolio. They will also provide support and advice with general lease/property management issues, liaising with the tenant and colleagues to remedy ongoing concerns.   The role is aimed to provide extra resource to improve customer service provided by the Business Boating Team and will regularise and improve income streams and maximise income generation for the Trust.     Location & coverage Offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the Midlands & South waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and face to face meetings. At times you may be required to work in an adjacent region.   Hubs include: Birmingham, Hatton, Gloucester & Milton Keynes. The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.   See our network map here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network  

Job Title: Principal Project Manager  Advertised Salary:£49,500 - £54,000 + car cash allowance (£5,400 p.a.) + benefits. Location: Remote, with regular travel across our Midlands and London & South East network. See here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers   Are you an experienced Project Manager interested in putting your project management expertise into practice to ultimately benefit millions of people? We are the Charity for waterways and wellbeing, who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and enjoy the unique experiences offered by our historic infrastructure.    We are currently looking for a Principal Project Manager to join our team in the South of our network. With significant investment over the next decade in our amazing historical heritage waterways we are very pleased to offer these new opportunities nationally as we grow our team. As one of our Principal Project Managers within our Infrastructure and Programme Delivery (IPD) Team, you will play an important role in supporting our vision and delivering our Waterways and Wellbeing strategy across England & Wales, ensuring our national waterways, reservoirs and infrastructure are managed & maintained as well as new developments and improvements are in place for our visitors, customers & service users to benefit from.    Join us in the delivery of our £360m project delivery planned spend over the next 7 years.  You don't need to have worked in a charity before, but must be open to engaging in exciting and impactful environmental projects that will test your project management skills. Seehow we make a difference(https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/how-we-make-a-difference).   Location & coverage Offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings.  Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and face to face meetings. Hubs include: Birmingham, Hatton, Newark, Milton Keynes, London Paddington.    The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.    See our network map here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network   

Job Title: IT Contracts Manager  Advertised Salary: £48,000 + car cash allowance (£5,100 p.a.) + benefits Location: Remote, with travel across our network required.  Average travel 2 days per week to engage with stakeholders and suppliers. Most travel at this current time is within the North (Northwest and Yorkshire) and West Midlands regions.   Are you a motivated Procurement Professional looking for a new senior role that offers development, responsibility, autonomy, flexibility and prioritises well being?   We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.   Procurement are a highly engaged team and are responsible for both tendering and supply development at the Trust.  Procurement influence over 80% of the Trust non-payroll spend, in excess of £100 million, and drive significant saving efficiencies in collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.  Our maturity has grown over the last 5 years which has resulted in a changing focus in activity from cost savings realised through tendering to driving efficiencies through supply development.   We have an exciting vacancy within our Procurement team for an IT Contracts Manager, who will manage delivery of IT contracts ensuring they give excellent service and value for money. Through use of reporting dashboards and metrics, governance and management, you will drive continuous service improvement with IT suppliers; managing competitive tendering, ensuring most economically advantageous recommendations whilst minimising risks.    The ideal applicant would have experience in contract management, tendering, and supplier development (optimisation).     See our annual report here:  https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts    Location The role will be based working from home, with the allocation of a nearby Hub for collaborative working in either our Leeds, Birmingham, Hatton, Milton Keynes offices. Average travel 2 days per week to engage with stakeholders and suppliers. Most travel at this current time is within the North (Northwest and Yorkshire), West Midlands regions and Milton Keynes.     Some travel to other Trust locations, including in-person collaboration with colleagues, can be expected but will be ad hoc and on an ‘as required’ basis.