Senior Countryside & Nature Conservation Lead

National Trust; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK conservation organization is seeking a Countryside Manager for Gunby Hall in East Lindsey, offering a permanent full-time position. You will lead site management and strategic planning for conservation projects, working closely with local and national colleagues. Responsibilities include managing a team of Rangers and volunteers, and ensuring successful fundraising for high-quality environmental outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in nature management, partnership engagement, and project oversight.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and experience of nature conservation and outdoors site management.
• Experience in partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead and support a team, setting strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in day-to-day site management and strategic planning.
• Manage a team of 4 Rangers, a Senior Gardener, and volunteers.
• Secure funding from public and private sources for conservation projects.

Skills

Nature conservation

Partnership working

Project Management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A UK conservation organization is seeking a Countryside Manager for Gunby Hall in East Lindsey, offering a permanent full-time position. You will lead site management and strategic planning for conservation projects, working closely with local and national colleagues. Responsibilities include managing a team of Rangers and volunteers, and ensuring successful fundraising for high-quality environmental outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in nature management, partnership engagement, and project oversight.