Overview
Closing date: 28 September 2025
Countryside Assistant Manager - Lead Boldly, Deliver Projects, Make Nature Thrive
Are you ready to shape how Derbyshire connects with its countryside through impactful project delivery?
We’re seeking a proactive and imaginative Countryside Assistant Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of key countryside projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working across teams and partnerships, and is passionate about making a tangible difference to our natural spaces.
You’ll be at the heart of our countryside operations, managing projects that enhance biodiversity, improve visitor experiences, and support community engagement. From developing funding bids to coordinating contractors and liaising with stakeholders, you’ll ensure our countryside sites continue to thrive.
While this role is not primarily focused on team leadership, you’ll provide occasional supervisory support when covering for other managers, ensuring continuity and collaboration across the service.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the planning and delivery of key countryside projects, including biodiversity, visitor experience, and community engagement initiatives.
* Develop funding bids, coordinate contractors and liaise with stakeholders to ensure sites thrive.
* Provide occasional supervisory support when covering for other managers to ensure continuity across the service.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Strong experience in countryside or land management, with a proven track record in project delivery.
* Ability to manage budgets, write funding applications, and coordinate contractors and consultants.
* Builds strong partnerships across sectors and communicates effectively with stakeholders.
* Passion for nature, heritage, and delivering results that benefit people and place.
How to apply
If you’re ready to step up, stand out, and help shape the future of Derbyshire’s countryside we want to hear from you. For an informal chat, you can contact Mark Hudson at Mark.Hudson@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Application instructions
Please read the job and person profile to help you complete your application. Submit your CV and a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) outlining your suitability for the role and how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities and requirements set out in the attached Job and Person Profile.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 after 5 years service, plus Bank Holidays): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
* Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
* Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
* Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, fast track physiotherapy and confidential psychological support services.
* Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
* Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
* Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
* And more
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
We really look forward to hearing from you!
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