Restore Nature Delivery Manager

Summary

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

We have a very special opportunity on the Isle of Wight to hire a Restore Nature Delivery Manager, a newly established role within the National Trust to lead on our countryside ambitions and help deliver our vision for the future, creating a national network of nature recovery.

We are currently creating our three and ten year plans that will drive us to continue delivering significant landscape conservation across almost 6,000 acres of National Trust land spread across the island, including a National Nature Reserve at Newtown and the iconic Needles headland. In addition, we’ll work in partnership with our tenants and graziers to shape farm businesses with nature at their heart and with other organisations, such as National Landscapes and the Wildlife Trust. We’ll also be looking to work more broadly with partners across landscapes both on and off the island and this role may help deliver aspects of the New Forest.

Please apply by attaching CV AND a cover letter. 

What it's like to work here

You will work with a team of highly experienced, world-class rangers. You'll be supported in your role by property, regional and national colleagues including a Land Use and Nature Advisor, Countryside Manager, Senior Estate Manager, General Manager and the wider property group leadership team.

As part of the Property Leadership Team, you'll help shape the Isle of Wight for future generations across internationally important chalk down lands, fen lands and coastal areas.

What you'll be doing

As the Restore Nature Delivery Manager you'll lead the strategic approach of the island on nature conservation to support our vision. It's an exciting challenge, as we're managing the landscape to ensure it is resilient to the impacts of climate change and able to help respond to the nature crisis.

You’ll work at a strategic level to lead and deliver our plans to enhance the landscape, whilst balancing this with growing demand from our supporters to access and enjoy the outdoors. xwzovoh

A key aspect of your role will be working together with a range of organisations, our neighbours and tenants – we cannot do everything ourselves and if we are to work at pace we must collaborate and partner with others. 

Who we're looking for

• ecological or land management expertise applied to landscape‑scale nature recovery
• leadership and communication skills to inspire teams, volunteers and partners
• ability to influence and negotiate effectively to deliver ambitious outcomes collaboratively
• resilient and adaptable, with a collaborative working style and commitment to inclusive engagement
• proven success leading change and delivering innovative solutions for nature, communities and climate resilience
• dedicated and bold advocate for the natural environment, able to share knowledge and enthusiasm with diverse audiences through tailored approaches
• strong understanding of compliance, risk management and contractor oversight
• strategic thinker able to shape long‑term vision aligned with regional and national ambitions