HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) or an Application Form to the People Services Department (Applications) by email via by Friday 31st October 2025.
Please ensure your CV includes your full name and contact details, the CV file sent to us should be titled your first initial and surname. When submitting your CV please state the position and job location of the vacancy you are applying for in the subject title or body of your email: For example, "Property Manager – Ben Lawers & Moirlanich"
OVERVIEW
The Property Manager is our first point of contact and main local representative at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve and Moirlanich Longhouse. A good team leader and communicator, building trust and confidence in our organisation and its objectives. Managing operations on site, overseeing budgets, ensuring legal compliance, and leading activities that keep the National Trust for Scotland at the forefront of upland conservation management and visitor engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Manage Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Moirlanich Longhouse to conserve and enhance their significant natural and cultural heritage
· Engage with visitors to ensure their visits are as inspiring, memorable and accessible
· Plan and deliver the operational budgets and ensure all legal compliance
· Increase opportunities for financial sustainability through assessing and monitoring costs and identifying and instigating opportunities for income
· Manage the staff team (currently: Ranger, Property Secretary/Cleaner/Housekeeper, Seasonal Ranger, Seasonal Ecologist, 2 x Visitor Services Assistants and volunteers)
· Maintain regular contact and good working relationships with partners and stakeholders including NatureScot, graziers and licensees, neighbouring landowners and the local community
· Promote wider understanding of our role and the value of supporting the Trust
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,707.00-£44,847.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/10/2025