Job Details

Estate Manager - Loch Arkaig

Woodland Trust

Expires in 6 days

Overview

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
£43,260
Per year
Full time, Permanent
(37.5 hours per week)
This role involves occasional travel within Scotland and across the UK. The position is home based and you need to be within reasonable travelling distance of Loch Arkaig.

Key information

To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 


People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

About the role


  • Take overall responsibility for project management and project team, including effective budget management, ensuring value for money
  • Line manage the Site Manager and potentially other staff to ensure they help realise the vision and remain motivated and able to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively.
  • Developing and managing positive relationships with community partner Arkaig Community Forest, the wider community, neighbouring landowners, funders and key stakeholders
  • Lead on the development of the Beò Airceig partnership, supporting the fundraising team to secure funds and line management and support for any WT staff associated with the project
  • Support existing and seek opportunities for the development of other landscape scale partnerships which contribute to the achievement of the wider vision for WT and the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest
  • Ensure all Woodland Trust policies and processes are followed, including Health and Safety
  • Represent the Trust professionally, promoting our work externally at high level to partners, funders, stakeholders and the public.
  • Support colleagues across the organisation to help deliver our charitable objectives

Requirements

  • You'll be experienced in environmental land management with experience of native woodland management. 
  • You’ll be used to managing landscape scale nature restoration projects and programmes.
  • You’ll be experienced leading, managing, developing and inspiring a team.
  • You’ll be proficient in managing, monitoring and reporting on budgets.
  • You’ll be experienced in procurement and contract management. 
  • You’ll have knowledge of commercial operations, achieving organisational objectives while delivering value for money.
  • You’ll be confident in partnership development to deliver strategic impact
  • You’ll be experienced working with fundraisers to develop successful funding bids.
  • You’ll have a proven track record in managing complex projects using effective project management techniques