About the role
Restore Nature Delivery Manager – Dorking. We're seeking an Interim Restore Nature Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of nature restoration across the Surrey Hills property group. This role is central to achieving our ambition to restore nature at scale. You will work closely with the General Manager, Countryside teams, specialists, partners and local communities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills. You'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams and key partners to deliver impactful, inclusive and sustainable nature recovery. You will be a strong communicator and a passionate advocate for nature. The role may be available as a secondment in discussion with your line manager.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead and develop nature restoration plans for Surrey Hills, championing good practice and inspiring teams across the property. Weekend work will be required as part of the wider team working.
Responsibilities
You will lead and coordinate the delivery of nature restoration projects across Surrey Hills, ensuring they align with our strategic plan. As a member of the property leadership team, you will guide a large countryside team, promote collaboration, integrate specialist expertise and evolve delivery approaches. You will manage risk, compliance, and performance, ensuring all work meets agreed standards for quality, cost and timing. You will also influence partners and stakeholders, support funding opportunities and help drive change that enables nature recovery at landscape scale.
Qualifications
* Leadership ability to motivate teams and drive landscape-scale nature recovery.
* Ecological or land management expertise, with the ability to apply technical knowledge to practical restoration.
* Experience in countryside management or projects, including strong communication and team coordination skills.
* Strong partnership skills, able to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Financial awareness and experience managing budgets to achieve strategic outcomes.
Package
* 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 (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
* 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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