Operations ManagerStarting Salary: NJC Scale Point 29-32 (£38,626 - £41,511) This exciting post oversees the delivery of the Malvern Hills Trust’s practical land management and conservation work across the nationally important Malvern Hills and Commons.This senior role involves the day to day direction of our estate team, undertaking a wide range of land management tasks across 1,200 hectares including upkeep of paths and access infrastructure, tree and woodland works, grassland management, the maintenance of machinery, bin emptying and supervision of contractors.The roleAs one of the senior management staff, the Operations Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of practical land management across all land managed by the Malvern Hills Trust, to help deliver the adopted Land Management Plan. This diverse and challenging role primarily involves the day-to-day planning of a wide range of land management and conservation tasks and overseeing their delivery by the field staff and contractors. Tasks include maintenance of access networks, buildings and countryside furniture, habitat management, mowing, bin emptying and litter collection together with the upkeep of MHT vehicles, machinery and tools. Accurate record keeping whilst having due regard for conservation principles, the landscape, wildlife and archaeological features is essential. Work needs to conform to environmental good practice and Health and Safety legislation, and there is a need to ensure work complies with the Trust’s duties under the Acts of Parliament.For further information and an application pack please click to visit our website.