Countryside & Landscape Leader (Nature Conservation)

National Trust; Saltash; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension up to 10%

Free entry to NT places for you and a/

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Countryside Manager to lead the local ranger teams at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey, and to drive the land and nature strategy across Cotehele, Buckland Abbey and Antony.

You will manage staff and volunteers, develop landscape-wide strategies, and collaborate with partners, tenants and colleagues to restore nature at scale while ensuring excellent visitor services and inclusion for all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nature conservation and land management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage budgets.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff and volunteers across multiple sites.
• Drive landscape-scale strategies and conservation projects.
• Collaborate with partners, tenants and colleagues to improve access and visitor experience.
• Prepare long-term plans for the area and manage duty on weekends.

Skills

Nature conservation

Public land management

Budget management

Team leadership

Change management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Countryside Manager to lead the local ranger teams at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey, and to drive the land and nature strategy across Cotehele, Buckland Abbey and Antony.

You will manage staff and volunteers, develop landscape-wide strategies, and collaborate with partners, tenants and colleagues to restore nature at scale while ensuring excellent visitor services and inclusion for all backgrounds.