Delivery Manager – Moors for the Future Partnership

Peak District National Park Authority; High Peak; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A national park authority is seeking a team leader to oversee conservation and land management projects. The role requires experience in leading teams, managing nature conservation projects, and engaging with stakeholders. You will need an HND in an environmental subject and at least 4 years’ relevant experience. This position offers great benefits, including flexible working options and generous holidays.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Great pension

25-30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of countryside management experience or similar land-based work.
• Experience in engaging contractors for land management projects.
• Computer literate with knowledge of GIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver practical land management and nature conservation projects.
• Support the operational team in developing creative land management solutions.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld by staff and contractors.

Skills

Team leadership

Environmental knowledge

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

GIS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HND in environmental or related subject

Job description

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.

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 a need to travel extensively throughout the Peak District and South Pennines.

This is a fixed-term role which ends in September 2026.

About You

You will have experience of leading teams in the delivery of practical land management and nature conservation projects, as well as engaging contractors to support such work. You will have sound working knowledge of how to ensure quality standards are upheld by both staff and contractors. You will be computer literate, have knowledge of GIS systems and an HND in an environmental or related subject, or equivalent, with at least 4 years’ countryside management experience or similar land-based work. You will need to be capable of leading a team working on multiple projects. You will have experience of land management for nature conservation and wider ecosystem services. You will have great communication skills as your work will involve engaging with key stakeholders. You will be an excellent problem solver, able to work collaboratively with others.

You will be based at the Moorland Centre, in the beautiful village of 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, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents.

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexi-time, a great pension, 25-30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and free parking at most of our offices.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered, including hybrid home/office working, reduced hours, flexibility on working patterns.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

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