Landscape Partnership Manager

Summary

Our ambition for delivering Nature’s Recovery, Climate Adaptation, Carbon Capture and Public
Benefit is huge at Wicken Fen NNR. We have a clear 100-year Vision for the future of the land
we care for as well as an ambition to create a landscape for nature, carbon and people which
encompasses 83km2, from Wicken Fen to the edge of Cambridge.

We’re looking you to play a key role in helping us to deliver this Vision. You’ll be integral
to building and developing strong relationships a range of partners in the local area including
government bodies, local councils, commercial land managers and other charities.

You’ll be part of Wicken Fen’s property team, working with specialists in countryside
management, peatland restoration, ecology, farming, estate management and heritage.

This role is fixed-term for 3 years with a possibility of being made permanent. Please submit a
cover letter alongside your CV.

What it’s like to work here

You’ll be central in bringing together people to deliver our climate and nature strategy for
the Wicken Fen Vision, working together to deliver landscape scale change. There will be great
opportunities for you to gain new experiences, learn from others and to continue your personal
development.

You’ll be based from Wicken Fen Visitor Centre, near Ely and Newmarket. Hybrid working will be
considered to make this role work for you.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll develop and manage the relationship between the National Trust and key partners and
collaborators across the vision area. Great communication and consistency of messages will be
key to our success.

You’ll co-ordinate and lead on the exploration of options for a Landscape Recovery Scheme
application including significant landowner engagement, as well as horizon-scanning for future
engagement opportunities as they arise. Opportunities for habitat creation, carbon
sequestration through peatland restoration and providing accessible green space will underpin
all that you deliver.

You will also coordinate the management of the Vision workstreams, providing feedback to the
Vision Board as well as representing the organisation at external workshops, events and visits.

Who we’re looking for

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

• Excellent leadership and communication skills including the ability to influence and
  negotiate
• Knowledge of communications and partner relationship management processes and practices
• Networking skills and an ability to build great relationships and networks with
  organisations and audiences from a wide range of backgrounds
• Proven track of project management, being able to make decisions and deliver projects to
  budgets and timescales
• Sound experience of funding, grants, procurement, contracts and budget management
• Knowledge of wildlife conservation, environmental management and landscape scale approach
• Highly organised with a capacity to assimilate and prioritise different sources and formats
  of information to see opportunities and challenges

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
• Perks at work discounts i.e. 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 locations
• Independent financial advice

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