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Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manager (KTP Associate)

Cardiff University - School of Psychology

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £38,000 to £41,000 per annum (Plus completion bonus)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 23rd July 2025
Closes: 20th August 2025
Job Ref: 20413BR
We have an exciting new opportunity available to work with Cardiff University and WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership focusing on the award-winning programme – Generation Wild.

Generation Wild is a nature connection programme for schools, children and families from economically disadvantaged communities. The programme has been running successfully for the last three years and we are now entering an exciting new phase.

Over the next two and a half years, the successful applicant will work to evidence the impact of the programme, helping secure further funding so it can continue to be offered free of charge to disadvantaged communities. They will identify new paying audiences and adapt the programme to meet their needs, helping to secure the long-term future for this distinguished programme. Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) provide an opportunity for graduates to undertake strategic projects in a partnership with universities and industry. The role offers an opportunity to work directly with industry and develop research and commercial skills, and is a great chance to manage a challenging, real-world project and to implement strategic development within an innovative company.
About KTP

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a Government-supported initiative, enabling graduates to manage strategic projects in a partnership with universities and industry. KTP enables an Associate to:
  • Fast-track their career.
  • Gain project management skills.
  • Become proficient in business practices.
  • Be part of a World Class University.
  • Get relevant training via a bespoke personal development programme.
  • Attain a management qualification and possibly a higher degree.

The post offers bespoke training (residential and online training with KTP and through the company), mentoring and supervision. To find out more go to Graduates - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (ktp-uk.org)

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Merideth Gattis (GattisM@cardiff.ac.uk).

The post is full time 37.5 hours per week) and fixed term for 30 months. The Associate will be employed by Cardiff University and located within Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Glos.  

Salary: £38,000 - £41,000 per annum (Plus completion bonus)

Closing date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: 
Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

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