Summary
This is a pivotal leadership role at a moment of significant change for the Trust. As Climate and Nature Delivery Manager for our Midlands and East of England region you will lead the delivery of ambitious regional programmes that accelerate carbon net zero, climate adaptation and nature recovery across some of our most significant heritage sites and at wider landscape scale. You'll play a key role in shaping how we work: leading a multi-disciplinary team, building new partnerships, and translating our strategy into practical, high-impact action on the ground.
What it's like to work here
Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will be part of a tight-knit cohort of Delivery Managers leading teams of experts in everything from marketing and fundraising to building conservation and curatorship. Your own team of 18 will include nature and farming specialists, archaeologists, environmental management advisors and specialist project managers. We value collaboration, learning and curiosity, and encourage teams to share ideas, test new approaches and learn quickly from delivery. Relationship building is a key element of the role, and you will actively seek out wider internal and external perspectives. You will help us to fundamentally change our ways of working as we move towards a more agile, technology enabled and external facing model. As this role covers the Midlands and East of England region, your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust property to your home. Our hybrid working policy enables you to balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week and to travel regularly across the region and occasionally beyond.
What you'll be doing
This is a senior management role, working across the full breadth of the Trust’s work, but with a particular focus on Carbon Net 0, climate adaptation and nature restoration. You will work with regional and national senior leaders to turn strategy into high‑impact programmes, building a culture of inclusion, accountability and continuous improvement. You’ll develop strong partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders to drive delivery, and embed new ways of working by supporting cultural and organisational change. You’ll also establish networks and communities of practice to share expertise, ensuring projects are well designed, resourced and delivered effectively. Success in the role will be evidenced by measurable progress towards climate and nature goals, stronger partnerships, and teams who feel supported, empowered and clear about priorities.
Who we're looking for
We’re looking for an inclusive, strategic leader with strong delivery skills and a passion for driving change in complex environments. We'd love to hear from you if you have:
1. Leadership experience in environment, climate, heritage or related sectors
2. The ability to lead and develop high performing teams
3. Strong partnership, facilitation and influencing skills
4. Experience leading and embedding change in complex or matrixed organisations
5. Experience delivering complex programmes or portfolios involving multiple stakeholders
6. Proven ability to plan, resource and keep delivery on track against priorities, time and budget
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
•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