Team Leader - Cannock Chase National Landscape Partnership

Overview

In this Team Leader role, you will provide strategic direction for Cannock Chase National Landscape, guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver the AONB programme and Management Plan. You will secure funding, manage budgets, and represent the landscape at regional and national levels, shaping policy and partnerships with authorities, agencies, and communities. The position offers a chance to drive conservation, sustainable land management, and enhanced visitor experience at a nationally significant landscape. You will lead collaboration across partners to deliver measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability.

Pay / Benefits

• supportive working environment
• career development
• rewards and benefits
• healthy work-life balance
• equal opportunities
• disability confident employer

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of the AONB programme and business plan; liaise with Defra and partners, commissioning contracts as needed
• Line management of AONB staff, including performance and wellbeing
• Oversee delivery of the AONB programme across planning, land management, farming liaison, and communications
• Coordinate the review and implementation of the AONB Management Plan and evidence base
• Lead financial planning and management of the partnership budget with the SCC Treasurer
• Develop and broaden funding to improve financial sustainability, including exploring a charitable entity
• Lead visitor management initiatives to enhance visitor experience and manage impacts
• Build links with businesses and communities around the AONB
• Support the AONB Joint Committee and Officers Working Group with meetings and reporting
• Represent Cannock Chase at national level and contribute to national policy development

Key requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant environmental discipline
• Significant experience in environment/countryside sector with UK policy understanding for protected landscapes
• Proven track record in project/programme management and fundraising in the environment sector
• Experience in financial management, procurement, and contract management
• Experience working in a partnership environment with strong persuasion and influence skills
• Experience of performance management and staff development
• Ability to access areas not served by public transport (own vehicle required)

• collaborative mindset
• strong leadership
• stakeholder engagement
• project/programme management
• fundraising and developing funding bases
• financial management and procurement

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