Landscape Recover Project Manager

Summary

Our ambition for delivering Nature’s Recovery, Climate Adaptation, Carbon Capture and Public Benefit is hugely important to us. We have a clear vision for the future of the 12,000-hectares of land we care for in the High Peak within the Peak District National Park, to ensure it provides benefit to nature, climate, and people.

We have secured a DEFRA grant to deliver our High Peak Nature Recovery project. The outputs of which will set us up for success for the following 20 years.

You will be part of the Peak District’s Land and Nature Delivery Team working with specialists in countryside management, wooded habitat creation, peatland restoration, ecology, farming, estate management and heritage.

This role is fixed term for 3 years. Please submit a cover letter alongside your CV

What it's like to work here

Your role will be pivotal in bringing people together to deliver our climate and nature strategy for the Peak District, a team of hard-working, dedicated professionals who are all working to deliver landscape scale change. There will be great opportunities for you to gain new experiences, learn from others and to continue your professional development.

You’ll work from one of our offices, just outside of Edale within the outstanding High Peak landscape, among the wider portfolio, which makes up to 13% of the Peak District National Park. Hybrid working will be considered to make this role work for you.

What you'll be doing

You'll project manage our High Peak Nature Recovery project, funded by Defra’s Landscape Recovery Scheme. This is a 2-year development phase which covers over 9000 hectares of land in our care. The project will see us work with our tenant farmers and other partners to develop 20+ year land plans which see our land deliver for people, nature, and climate, protecting it for generations to come. It will include work to restore peatland, create wooded habitats and improve grasslands through natural processes, supported by grazing. You'll deliver a range of environmental benefits including capturing carbon, reducing flood risk, improving soil health, increasing climate resilience, and providing homes and food for a variety of wildlife.

You’ll lead the delivery of this phase, co-ordinate our approach and ensure that all outputs are achieved on time, to scope and of a high quality. Leading the project team, you’ll work collaboratively to deliver different elements of the project, including site access plans, monitoring and evaluation, and the development of project plans.

You’ll lead on the creation of a long-term business model and governance model for the implementation phase. You will have a particular focus on exploring and unlocking private/green investment.

Who we're looking for

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

• Experience of successfully delivering complex end to end project/programme management, including defining resources, leading procurement securing project teams and matrix management across multiple projects/programmes
• A recognised project (AMP PMQ/Prince) or programme management (MSP) qualification or a commitment to gain whilst in role
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skills, able to confidently work with senior leaders
• Experience of managing complex and difficult external partner relationships
• Knowledge of private investment/green finance
  

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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