Countryside Manager

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Saltash; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Résumé du poste

The National Trust is seeking a Countryside Manager to lead the ranger teams based at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey and shape our land and nature strategy for these historic properties.

You will develop staff and volunteers, drive conservation projects, build partnerships with tenants and communities, and help ensure inclusive access to the countryside. Weekend duties and Duty Management rotas are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in nature conservation and management of public/common land.
• Proven ability to manage projects and budgets.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and drive change.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience working with partners and engaging communities.

Responsabilités

• Manage and develop ranger teams and volunteers across Cotehele and Buckland Abbey.
• Lead on nature conservation projects and landscape-wide strategies.
• Build partnerships with tenants, partners and local communities.
• Work weekends and be part of the Duty Management rota.

Connaissances

Nature conservation

Project management

Team leadership

Change management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Sustainability mindset

Description du poste

We’re looking for a Countryside Manager to work across and lead the National Trust’s local ranger teams based at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey and our land and nature strategy across the properties of Cotehele, Buckland Abbey and Antony.

What it's like to work here

These beautiful properties, two of which are situated in the Tamar Valley National Landscape, with Dartmoor National Park and many unspoilt beaches nearby. The properties are brimming with character, and each has a special atmosphere and wonderful sense of place. The teams across the three properties pride themselves on providing superb customer service, and the family atmosphere in these teams makes them a very special place to work. Due to the three properties locations, it’s likely you will need your own transport to get there.

Day-to-day, you’ll be managing and developing your team of staff and volunteers. You will also be leading on strategic work, improving access, running nature conservation projects, building great working relationships with partners, tenants and colleagues, and helping to make everyone feel welcome in the countryside, whatever their background or knowledge.

As a member of our leadership team, you'll work alongside other departments and teams to develop landscape-wide strategies and long-term planning for this area.

You’ll also be working with partner organisations and local communities to restore nature on a landscape scale. You'll have the satisfaction of helping to look after complex habitats, including riversides, woodland, veteran trees and old parkland.

You’ll be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays and be a part of the Duty Management rota.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you’re:

• highly experienced in nature conservation, and the managing of common land, public land and changes of land use
• skilled in managing projects and budgets
• confident in leading a diverse team
• able to show examples of where you’ve successfully managed change
• adept at negotiating, influencing and communicating
• resilient and experienced in working effectively with partners
• good at involving all kinds of people, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm, and giving great service
• keen to make a difference, show initiative and work towards a sustainable future.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

National Trust place

Cotehele, Cotehele, Saltash, PL12 6TA

Documents

Countryside Manager - Grade 6.pdf

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 25 October 2026