Countryside Manager

Summary

Leading our countryside team, you’ll set and deliver plans to protect and enhance the
conservation of our countryside properties. You’ll be responsible for the operational
day-to-day delivery for land, outdoors and nature across the portfolio. 

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week based at our Malham Tarn Office. Work
Patterns are generally 8am-4pm Monday to Friday; due to the nature of the role there will be
some weekend, bank holiday and occasional evening working.

Salary: £38,250pa

Contract: Permanent 

Interviews: 5th September 

If you have any questions about this role please contact: [email protected]

What it’s like to work here

The Yorkshire Dales portfolio comprises over 8,300ha of upland countryside, much of which is on
wildlife-rich tenanted farms. The portfolio includes woodland, scattered trees, mire fen, a
variety of limestone habitats and two national nature reserves; much of this is designated SSSI
or SAC land for nature conservation. The portfolio includes Upper Wharfedale, Hudswell Woods,
Braithwaite Hall, East Scar Top and the iconic Malham Tarn Estate.

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What you’ll be doing

You’ll build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, tenants, partner
organisations and neighbouring land managers to help shape and deliver our exciting and
ambitious nature and climate strategy.

We have recently been awarded a Landscape Recovery feasibility grant and as Countryside Manager
you’ll be working closely with our Heart of the Dales Project Team to deliver this feasibility
stage. 

Who we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Leadership: including team development, delivering change, producing work plans, training
  and working with volunteers
• Excellent communication skills with experience in partnership management
• Nature: a strong understanding of nature conservation and access management
• Visitor experience: you’re passionate about connecting people and place and appreciate the
  importance of access, interpretation and engagement
• Financial: confidence in managing budgets, projects, finances, income generation and
  contracts
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and other compliance issues relating to the
  countryside and visitor activities
• A driving licence.

The package

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

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Tax-free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase
  scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places

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