Grazing Hub Project Co-ordinator

National Trust; Arnside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10

Free entry to Na

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Project Co-ordinator to help shape conservation grazing across the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, supporting nature recovery. You will co-ordinate a new Conservation Grazing Hub, collaborate with partners, graziers and land managers, and help develop a sustainable approach to grazing that benefits people and nature.

Based at Bank House Farm, you’ll work with the Countryside Team and report to the Countryside Manager, travelling across the landscape and

Qualifications

• Experience of co-ordinating projects including planning activities, managing multiple priorities and monitoring progress
• Organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project records and reports
• Communication skills, with the ability to build effective working and collaborative relationships across teams, organisations and partners.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, partners or contractors to coordinate activities and achieve shared objectives
• The ability to plan and organise meetings, workshops, events or consultation activities
• IT skills, including using digital systems to manage information, maintain records and support project delivery
• Ability to work independently, respond to changing priorities and identify practical solutions to problems
• A full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating activities, milestones and delivery plans across the project.
• Supporting the delivery of the conservation grazing feasibility study.
• Organising stakeholder meetings, workshops and consultation events.
• Maintaining project records, monitoring systems and reporting information.
• Supporting habitat management and practical conservation improvements.
• Co-ordinating infrastructure works, including fencing, gates, water supplies and livestock handling facilities.
• Monitoring project outputs, budgets and expenditure.
• Supporting volunteer and community engagement opportunities.
• Helping to communicate the role conservation grazing plays in nature recovery and landscape management.

Job description

Summary

We're looking for a Project Co-ordinator to help shape the future of conservation grazing across the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, supporting nature recovery in one of England's most important protected landscapes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of a new Conservation Grazing Hub centred at Bank House Farm. Working alongside National Trust colleagues, Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape partners, consultants, graziers and local land managers, you'll help co-ordinate a programme that supports nature recovery across this nationally significant landscape. Bringing together people, organisations and expertise, you'll help develop a long-term and sustainable approach to conservation grazing that benefits both people and nature.

This role is part of the Arnside & Silverdale Landscape Connections project and is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

For more information about the role and project, please see the Job Prospectus attached to this vacancy.

What it's like to work here

Based At Bank House Farm in the heart of the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, you'll join the National Trust Countryside Team and report to the Countryside Manager.

You'll work closely with Rangers, countryside specialists, conservation grazing organisations, consultants, volunteers, graziers and community groups. Together, you'll help develop practical solutions that support nature recovery and create a sustainable future for conservation grazing across the landscape.

This is a varied role that combines project co-ordination, partnership working, stakeholder engagement and practical delivery. One day you may be organising workshops and site visits with project partners, and the next coordinating habitat improvements, infrastructure works or volunteer activities at Bank House Farm.

The role includes regular travel across the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, including visits to National Trust properties, conservation grazing sites and partner organisations. Occasional evening and weekend working may also be required to support meetings, engagement events and project activities.

What you'll be doing

• Co-ordinating activities, milestones and delivery plans across the project.
• Supporting the delivery of the conservation grazing feasibility study.
• Organising stakeholder meetings, workshops and consultation events.
• Maintaining project records, monitoring systems and reporting information.
• Supporting habitat management and practical conservation improvements.
• Co-ordinating infrastructure works, including fencing, gates, water supplies and livestock handling facilities.
• Monitoring project outputs, budgets and expenditure.
• Supporting volunteer and community engagement opportunities.
• Helping to communicate the role conservation grazing plays in nature recovery and landscape management.

Who we're looking for

• Experience of co-ordinating projects including planning activities, managing multiple priorities and monitoring progress
• Organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate project records and reports
• Communication skills, with the ability to build effective working and collaborative relationships across teams, organisations and partners.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, partners or contractors to coordinate activities and achieve shared objectives
• The ability to plan and organise meetings, workshops, events or consultation activities
• IT skills, including using digital systems to manage information, maintain records and support project delivery
• Ability to work independently, respond to changing priorities and identify practical solutions to problems
• A full UK driving licence

The package

• -Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• -Free entry to Na