Landscape-Scale Wildlife Manager – Lake District

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Keswick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days + buy

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Wildlife Manager in the Lake District (Keswick). You will lead landscape-scale wildlife management, oversee deer, grey squirrel and mink programmes, and use ecological data to inform decisions.

Based at Bowe Barn with a 37.5 hour week, this fixed-term role runs to 28 February 2029. Salary £34,437 per annum. Interviews in early November; closing date 25 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in wildlife conservation or countryside management.
• Experience developing wildlife management programmes using ecological data.
• Ability to lead and coordinate staff, volunteers, or contractors.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present publicly.
• Good organisational skills with planning and safe working practices.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate deer, grey squirrel and mink management programmes across the Lake District.
• Use ecological evidence and monitoring data to assess wildlife populations and inform decisions.
• Collaborate with National Trust teams, landowners and partners on landscape-scale wildlife management.
• Line manage and support an Assistant Wildlife Manager.
• Coordinate stalkers, contractors and partners to deliver sustainable species management.

Skills

Wildlife conservation

Programme development

Leadership

Relationship-building

Staff/contractor management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Wildlife Manager in the Lake District (Keswick). You will lead landscape-scale wildlife management, oversee deer, grey squirrel and mink programmes, and use ecological data to inform decisions.

Based at Bowe Barn with a 37.5 hour week, this fixed-term role runs to 28 February 2029. Salary £34,437 per annum. Interviews in early November; closing date 25 October 2026.