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Wates Group

Programme Coordinator- Nature Based Neighbourhoods

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Wates Group

A leading UK construction and property services company delivering diverse, innovative solutions.

Lead delivery and management of Nature Based Neighbourhoods grant programme.
1 months ago ago
£45,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Healthcare
Residential
Commercial
Engineering
Facilities Management Services
Fit out and Refurbishment
House Builder Joint Ventures
Role

Description

grant administration
budget management
programme planning
stakeholder updates
impact evaluation
community funding
  • Enable communities to co-develop equitable long-term plans to increase nature connection locally.
  • Convene programme boards, partner meetings, providing key stakeholders with timely updates
  • Work with the programme’s learning and impact partners to facilitate peer learning, evaluation and storytelling to share impact
  • Collaborate with internal teams to amplify programme visibility and creatively share learnings, supporting local and national movement building.
  • Provide communities with the means to connect with the great work already happening around the county and develop peer network.
  • Foster cross-sector relationships in community
  • Provide direct support in the form of core funding to selected urban community organisations that share our aims.
  • Manage relationships with funded community partners ensuring they are well supported to deliver against their grant ambitions.
  • Lead programme planning, delivery and annual review cycles, ensuring it is delivered on time and to budget in a way that works towards its overall vision and aims.
  • Support community-led story telling of this work, its challenges and successes.
  • Oversee grant administration and budget management

Requirements

grant-making
large-budget
strategic thinker
community engagement
green infrastructure
impact evaluation
  • Experience in grant-making
  • Experience managing multi-year, large-budget projects, preferably in the third sector
  • Ability to raise public profile of initiatives
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of driving change
  • Experience in cross sector collaboration
  • Completed application form
  • Strong community engagement and facilitation skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly
  • Expertise in urban green infrastructure or climate transition
  • Skilled in impact evaluation and reporting

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

Over 120 Years
Years in Operation
The company has been operational for over a century, showcasing extensive experience in construction and property services.
  • Provides integrated solutions across sectors like residential, commercial, and infrastructure.
  • Has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK's most notable projects, including landmark developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Committed to innovation in construction techniques and sustainable building practices.
  • Notable projects include iconic residential communities, advanced industrial facilities, and complex public sector developments.
  • Collaborates with government entities, private sector clients, and developers in long-term partnerships.
  • Remains a family-owned company, upholding a legacy of trust, quality, and commitment to the built environment.

Culture + Values

  • Reimagining places for people to thrive.
  • Thriving places: Working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
  • Thriving planet: Protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
  • Thriving people: Creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

Environment + Sustainability

90% Reduction
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045, following a 46.2% reduction by 2030 from the 2019 baseline.
98% Scope 3
Emission Source Breakdown
98% of total emissions are attributed to Scope 3, with 89% from purchased goods and services.
46%
Mid-Term Emissions Cut
A 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to the 2019 baseline.
99% Recycling
Waste Diversion Rate
Currently recycling or diverting over 99% of waste from operations.
  • Net zero carbon company by 2045 (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) with SBTi validation.
  • Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31 December 2025.
  • Achieve Biodiversity Net Gain of 20% on measurable projects (double the national minimum).
  • Zero waste from operations by 2045.
  • Eliminate waste and carbon from on-site operations and vehicles by 2025.
  • Engage 89% of suppliers (by emissions) to have SBTi-aligned targets by end of 2027.
  • Zero Carbon Sites programme: reduce diesel, use battery systems, transition to electric or green hydrogen plant.

Inclusion & Diversity

24.9% gender pay gap
Gender Pay Gap Progress
The company reports a 24.9% mean gender pay gap in 2021, showing improvement from 30.3% in 2020.
8 weeks paternity leave
Parental Leave Policy
The company offers fully paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, and enhanced shared parental and adoption leave.
  • Fair Treatment: Everyone is treated with fairness and respect; they can speak up and be listened to.
  • Fair Opportunity: Everyone has fair access to development and progression with equity in pay.
  • Fair Hiring: Hire the best person from a diverse pool, challenging perceptions that prevent talent joining.
  • Disability Confident employer: inclusive recruitment, reasonable adjustments, support for disabled colleagues.
  • Awards: Working Families Best Practice Awards (Best for Fathers, Best for All Families); Times Top 50 Employers for Women; Construction News’ Award for Diversity and Inclusion Excellence.
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