Recreational Disturbance Programme Manager - Fixed-Term Reference: APR20254793 Location: Home based in UK with occasional travel to locations across the UK, including overnight stays. Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Contract: 2 year fixed term Hours: 37.5 per week The charity reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Do you have the passion, skills, and experience to help us tackle recreational disturbance across the UK? What’s the role about? This charity strongly supports responsible access to nature. It has proven physical and mental health benefits and being immersed in nature is how many people learn to understand, love and want to care for it. However, it is also true that there are some human behaviours which can unintentionally be damaging to wildlife. When recreational activity (e.g. dog walking, paddleboarding) causes a change in behaviour or directly damage wildlife or their habitats, this is called recreational disturbance, and for certain sensitive species and habitats the impact can be significant. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, skilled and passionate Programme Manager to help find the balance between conservation and recreation, for the benefit of people and wildlife across the UK. As Programme Manager, you will be exceptionally self-motivated, using your initiative to collate information about recreational disturbance impacts and best practice interventions, maintaining an overview of the big picture without getting lost in the detail. You will use your excellent people and networking skills to engage with stakeholders across the conservation sector to determine what work is already happening, collate and share best practice, and identify evidence gaps and opportunities for new projects and support their development. You will lead on communications/advocacy with recreational groups and will act as a single point of contact, helping the sector to share best practice more effectively. This role is jointly funded by the charity and the National Trust. The role will be managed by the charity but will report to a steering group with representatives from different organisations across the conservation sector. The role will work across all four UK countries. Key activities will include: Collating and maintaining an overview of who is doing what when it comes to recreational disturbance. This will involve online research and conversations with people from a range of organisations. Creating and maintaining an online hub for sharing of recreational disturbance best practice. Communicating with land managers, recreational bodies, enforcement agencies and regulators to advocate for recreational disturbance management measures. Identifying gaps in our current evidence base and workplans, then developing ways to fill those gaps. This may include submitting funding bids for additional disturbance-related roles. Organising conferences and meetings to support sharing of best practice. Line management of externally funded roles/volunteers as required. Representing the charity - or supporting other representatives - on appropriate forums and groups across the 4 countries as needed. Essential knowledge, skills and experience: Good understanding of recreational disturbance challenges, drivers, and ecological impacts across a range of species and habitats. Understanding of relevant access legislation, public policy and dialogues and how these differs across the four UK countries. Ability to network, influence others, communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships and represent the organisation. Ability to be self-motivated and work independently, while fostering collaboration. Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise tasks effectively, and adapt to changing circumstances. Track record of solving issues quickly, efficiently and identifying and implementing creative solutions. Impressive time management and organisational skills. A tangible passion for nature. Desirable knowledge, skills and experience: Experience of project and programme management approaches. Experience/knowledge of recreational disturbance management interventions. Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 5th May 2025 Interviews from 19th May 2025. APPLICATION PROCESS: Click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. This charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment. No agencies please.