Countryside Manager

1 month ago


Worcester, United Kingdom The National Trust Full time
Countryside Manager - Bringsty

Summary

***INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE***

We're looking for a leader for nature and people, to head up our countryside team of people and places in Herefordshire. A fantastic role covering acres of land with a vibrant variety of habitats including orchards, parkland, farms, SSSIs, SAMS, forestry woodland and roaming countryside across pay for entry and open access land. If you're passionate about improving land management through partnerships for the benefit of nature and people then this is the role for you.



What it's like to work here

The Herefordshire portfolio is almost county wide and is made up of a variety of countryside at Berrington Hall, Brockhampton, Croft Castle, The Weir Garden and seven open access countryside places comprising of Midsummer Hill, Brienton Springs, Bradnor Hill, Eaton Camp, Brilley, Pengethley and Poors Acre. All of our places benefit from public access and we work with a number of external, governing and statutory stakeholders to deliver improved land management, including commoners, graziers, tenants, statutory and governing bodies and partner organisations who share the same goals for natural heritage.



What you'll be doing

You'll be part of the Herefordshire leadership team, reporting to the General Manager and a key stakeholder in the land and estate management team, working closely with the Estate Manager to ensure we are doing everything we can for the betterment of nature and people, long term in our outdoor places.

You'll lead a countryside team of 6 rangers and volunteers, work closely with a variety of stakeholders and partners at all of our places to support and deliver a long term ambition of restoring nature.

This is a fixed term role, covering the postholder who is on secondment until February 2026. It would be a great role for someone looking to extend their countryside management skills across a larger portfolio with a rich variety of habitats.



Who we're looking for

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

  • strong understanding of nature conservation, common land, and public land management/land use change.
  • project and budget management skills.
  • ability to lead a diverse team.
  • ability to demonstrate where you’ve delivered change and results.
  • effective negotiating, influencing and communication skills.
  • strong partnership working and the ability to demonstrate resilience.
  • outstanding service, engagement, and people skills. 
  • desire to make a difference, show initiative, and work towards a sustainable future.


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)

•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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