Delivery Manager – Moors For the Future Partnership

Web Recruit Ltd; Grindsbrook Booth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization is seeking a Delivery Manager to oversee moorland restoration projects in the Peak District. This fixed-term role involves team leadership, project delivery, and extensive travel throughout the region. The ideal candidate will have an HND or equivalent in an environmental subject, strong leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. A range of staff benefits, including flexible working options and a substantial pension contribution, are offered.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Great pension with 19.57% employer contribution

25-30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking at most offices

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in land management and conservation projects.
• Knowledge of quality standards for staff and contractors.
• 4+ years of countryside management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of practical land management projects.
• Engage contractors to support project work.
• Coordinate multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

HND in environmental subject or equivalent

Tools

GIS systems

Job description

Overview

Delivery Manager – Moors For the Future Partnership
Edale, Hope Valley
£35,412 to £38,220 per annum

The Role

We are looking for an experienced team leader to help our conservation and land management team deliver an annual programme of moorland restoration projects as part of the award-winning Moors for the Future Partnership. As we enter another 5 year period of work funded by our partners, this post will ensure that both contracts and quality standards are delivered well.

Working as the deputy to the Conservation and Land Programme Manager, you will help the operational team develop and deliver creative land management solutions to affect positive landscape scale change through targeted project work. There will be both desk-based and field work, with the emphasis upon developing and delivering conservation projects. There will be a need to travel extensively throughout the Peak District and South Pennines.

This is a fixed-term role which ends in September 2026, with a likely extension to 2030.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in the delivery of practical land management and nature conservation projects, and engage contractors to support such work.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld by both staff and contractors.
• Work across desk-based and field-based project activities, focusing on developing and delivering conservation projects.
• Travel extensively throughout the Peak District and South Pennines.
• Support project delivery as deputy to the Conservation and Land Programme Manager, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously without close supervision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of leading teams in the delivery of practical land management and nature conservation projects, and engaging contractors.
• Knowledge of how to uphold quality standards for staff and contractors.
• Computer literate with knowledge of GIS systems.
• HND in an environmental or related subject, or equivalent, with at least 4 years’ countryside management experience or similar land-based work.
• Ability to lead a team on multiple projects at the same time with minimal supervision.
• Experience in land management for nature conservation and wider ecosystem services, preferably within uplands and protected landscapes.
• Strong communication skills to engage with project managers, partner organisations, landowners, land managers (e.g., farmers and gamekeepers), voluntary organisations, and volunteer groups.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and collaborative approach to adapt projects when changes occur while still delivering outcomes.

What We Offer

Opportunities to make a real difference to the South Pennine uplands, working as part of a friendly and focused team. The role is based at the Moorland Centre, in Edale, minutes from the Pennine Way.

About Us

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, offering adventure and a breathing space. It is highly accessible due to proximity to four major UK cities and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and strive to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.

Our Values

• Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
• Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 25-30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and free parking at most of our offices. Please see our Total Reward Brochure to see what we offer.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered, including hybrid home/office working, reduced hours, flexibility on working patterns. If you would like to discuss this, please contact our HR team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.