Countryside Manager

Job Description

Summary We have a rare opportunity in the High Peak for a Countryside Manager to lead our countryside team and conservation management - and to shape our vision to deliver for the nature and climate crisis.We have a plan in place that will drive us to deliver significant woodland creation across the High Peak, focus on rolling out more peatland restoration at an accelerated scale and pace, and work in partnership with our tenants to shape farm businesses thatwill help deliver our vision. The Peak District portfolio is one the key National Trust landscapes that will help deliver on our organisations nature and carbon strategy - the opportunities to make things happen are huge!This role is fixed term for 2 years but there is a strong possibility it will be made permanent. Salary range depending on experience (£38K - £41K). Please apply by attaching a CV and cover letter. What its like to work here Youll lead a team of c12 staff from our Edale base including Rangers and a Countryside Engagement Officer. Youll have strong links with the project-based team wholl be leading the large-scale restoration work. Youll work with a range of internal andexternal consultants with a wide range of specialismsproviding significant development opportunities that help grow your knowledge and confidence in the countryside sector.Youll be part of a team of countryside professionals including the Lead Ranger in the White Peak, Lead Ranger at Longshaw and a Site Manager delivering a RSPB/NT partnership in the Eastern Moors.The High Peak must be one of the most amazing places to work in with 13,000ha of moorland and in-bye with special places such as Mam Tor and Kinder Scouthttps://kinder-edale-and-the-high-peak What youll be doing As the Countryside Manager youll lead your team to deliver the High Peak Vision. Its a challenging role as we go through a process of change to ensure the landscape is resilient to the impacts of climate change and able to help respond to the nature crisis.Youll work at a strategic level to lead and deliver our plans to enhance the landscape, whilst balancing this with increasing demand from our supporters to access and enjoy the outdoors.Your team will play a leading role in managing and improving access, delivering conservation projects and engaging with our visitors outdoors. Given the changes to how people use the outdoors youll review how your team operates to ensure we are best placedto engage. A key aspect of the role will be to work in partnership with a range of organisationswe cannot do everything ourselves and if we are to work at a fast pace, we must collaborate with others. Please also read the full role profile attached to thisadvert. For an informal chat please call Craig Best on . Who were looking for This is a challenging role so requires an ambitious and inspiring individual to lead our countryside team in the High Peak and shape our vision to deliver for nature, carbon and people. Wed love to hear from you if you are:

• Ambitious and driven, youre someone wholl enhance and promote the conservation objectives of the National Trust, whilst creating great outdoor experiences
• Innovative and creative, able to work collaboratively to make things happen, while inspiring everyone around you
• A self-starter with presence and authority, youll have a great understand of nature conservation and public access
• Significant experience in conservation and land management (ideally, peatland, grassland and woodland habitats) with a track record of handling complex and sometimes contentious issues
• Experienced atmanaging a diverse and geographically dispersed team
• Able to demonstrate where you have delivered change and results across a demanding agenda
• Confident managing significant operating and project budgets
• Ability to influence their colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, both internal and external to drive results
• Flexible workingapproach asthe propertydoes not operate on a 9-5, Monday to Friday basis

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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