Location: Ballynahinch, BT24 7LH
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Reference/IRC: IRC175425
Closing Date: 17.05.2026
Salary: £44,499pa
We’re recruiting a Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner to provide specialist land use and nature recovery expertise, supporting the delivery of nature restoration across Northern Ireland. This role focuses on driving practical land use change across the countryside, working closely with farmers and partners to turn tide back the tide of nature’s decline.
What it's like
You’ll be part of a land use team, collaborating with estate managers, climate and environment specialists, historic environment colleagues and property teams, working with partners, making a real difference for nature in Northern Ireland. You’ll also work closely with our External Affairs team, leading on government policy to support nature recovery.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you’ll provide integrated specialist expertise to support the National Trust’s Restore Nature strategy across Northern Ireland. You’ll lead habitat restoration and species‑recovery initiatives, supporting farmers to adopt nature‑positive, low‑carbon, and resilient land‑management practices.
You’ll also represent the National Trust in regional collaborations and use your network of partners and contractors to shape and support large‑scale restoration.
Who we're looking for
* This role is suited to a land use or nature conservation professional with substantial practical experience and the ability to work confidently across disciplines and partnerships.
* Knowledge and experience in land use management, nature conservation or ecology, with a strong track record of delivery of medium - large scale projects
* Expertise in nature‑friendly farming systems, water quality, habitat restoration and conservation grazing.
* Experience working with a wide range of land managers and farming systems, building trust and enabling change at scale.
* A sound understanding of the policy, legislative and compliance environment for land use and nature conservation, including the Northern Ireland context.
* Strong consultative, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and integrate different professional perspectives.
* Project management skills, including experience managing medium‑scale projects, contracts or delegated budgets.
* Vision, creativity and collaboration at the heart if your approach, leading for nature recovery in Northern Ireland sector
* A collaborative and supportive approach, with the ability to coach, mentor or inspire others and a commitment to learning and innovation.
Apply: IRC175425 - Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner
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