Landscape & Conservation Leader

Countryside Classroom; Saltash; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trust is seeking a Countryside Manager to lead ranger teams at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey, driving the land and nature strategy across these properties. You will manage staff and volunteers, coordinate nature projects and work with partners to restore habitats across landscapes.

You’ll join a leadership team, develop long-term plans, and help ensure excellent visitor experiences while covering some weekends and duty shifts. A vehicle may be required for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience directing nature conservation projects and managing common/public land.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage budgets effectively.
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of staff and volunteers across sites.
• Lead strategic work, implement landscape-wide conservation plans.
• Build relationships with partners, tenants and colleagues.
• Coordinate access improvements and public engagement across properties.
• Participate in duty management and weekend/holiday coverage.

Skills

Nature conservation

Land management

Budget management

Team leadership

Change management

Negotiation

Communication

Partner collaboration

Community engagement

Job description

National Trust is seeking a Countryside Manager to lead ranger teams at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey, driving the land and nature strategy across these properties. You will manage staff and volunteers, coordinate nature projects and work with partners to restore habitats across landscapes.

You’ll join a leadership team, develop long-term plans, and help ensure excellent visitor experiences while covering some weekends and duty shifts. A vehicle may be required for travel between sites.