Nature Restoration Delivery Lead

National Trust; Helston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking a Restore Nature Delivery Manager to lead nature restoration across the Lizard and Mid Cornwall landscape. Based at the Helston area, you’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, build partnerships and turn ambitious plans into action.

You’ll oversee delivery, manage budgets, identify funding opportunities and ensure compliance with standards while supporting landscape-scale change with communities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ecology expertise relevant to nature restoration and conservation.
• Experience leading large, landscape-scale change programmes.
• Strong leadership to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects with budgets and funding streams.
• Knowledge of contractor management and compliance requirements.
• Collaborative and solution-focused approach to complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of nature restoration projects across Lizard and Mid Cornwall.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and partnerships to turn ambition into action.
• Oversee delivery, monitor budgets and manage risks.
• Identify funding opportunities and engage stakeholders for landscape-scale impact.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & funding

Contractor management

Partnership building

Job description

The National Trust is seeking a Restore Nature Delivery Manager to lead nature restoration across the Lizard and Mid Cornwall landscape. Based at the Helston area, you’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, build partnerships and turn ambitious plans into action.

You’ll oversee delivery, manage budgets, identify funding opportunities and ensure compliance with standards while supporting landscape-scale change with communities and stakeholders.