As Senior Manager, you will lead a dedicated team protecting one of England’s most important heathland landscapes. You’ll steer a high-profile conservation programme that balances nature recovery with public access, working across a broad partnership of landowners, authorities and charities. You’ll spend time on the heath with wardens and partners to see impact firsthand and shape strategy. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to drive tangible conservation outcomes and community engagement at scale.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of permanent and seasonal wardens
Coordinate with local authorities, landowners and major partners (Natural England, Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Forestry England, MoD, The Crown Estate)
Shape the future of a conservation programme funded via developer contributions
Represent the partnership with councillors, stakeholders and strategic boards
Ensure delivery of ambitious visitor engagement and conservation objectives
Coach and mentor staff to build leadership capabilities
Support major public engagement initiatives such as Heath Week
Oversee on-site visits and on-the-ground engagement with partners and wardens
Key requirements
Experience in leadership and people development
Strong stakeholder and partnership management
Ability to manage complex, multi-year conservation programmes
Comfort with external representation to boards and councils
Passion for nature and ability to balance access and protection
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