We'd love to hear from you if you have: strong understanding of nature conservation, common land, and public land management/land use change. project and budget management skills. ability to lead a diverse team. ability to demonstrate where you’ve delivered change and results. effective negotiating, influencing and communication skills. strong partnership working and the ability to demonstrate resilience. outstanding service, engagement, and people skills. desire to make a difference, show initiative, and work towards a sustainable future. Countryside ManagerThe Herefordshire portfolio is almost county wide and is made up of a variety of countryside at Berrington Hall, Brockhampton, Croft Castle, The Weir Garden and seven open access countryside places comprising of Midsummer Hill, Brienton Springs, Bradnor Hill, Eaton Camp, Brilley, Pengethley and Poors Acre. All of our places benefit from public access and we work with a number of external, governing and statutory stakeholders to deliver improved land management, including commoners, graziers, tenants, statutory and governing bodies and partner organisations who share the same goals for natural heritage.You'll be part of the Herefordshire leadership team, reporting to the General Manager and a key stakeholder in the land and estate management team, working closely with the Estate Manager to ensure we are doing everything we can for the betterment of nature and people, long term in our outdoor places.You'll lead a countryside team of 6 rangers and volunteers, work closely with a variety of stakeholders and partners at all of our places to support and deliver a long term ambition of restoring nature.This is a fixed term role, covering the postholder who is on secondment until February 2026. It would be a great role for someone looking to extend their countryside management skills across a larger portfolio with a rich variety of habitats.The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)• Rental deposit loan scheme• Season ticket loan• EV car lease scheme • Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.• Flexible working whenever possible• Employee assistance programme• Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Internal Applicants only Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes don't have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after an initial period of time.Closing Date: 3rd November. Interviews 13th November 2024 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiriesnationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustmentsnationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 157178IRC157178BringstyFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 27/02/26)Ends: Nov 3rd 85.7 mi from BedfordINTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASEWe're looking for a leader for nature and people, to head up our countryside team of people and places in Herefordshire. A fantastic role covering acres of land with a vibrant variety of habitats including orchards, parkland, farms, SSSIs, SAMS, forestry woodland and roaming countryside across pay for entry and open access land. If you're passionate about improving land management through partnerships for the benefit of nature and people then this is the role for you.Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, Bringsty, WR6 5TBCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK36,621 pa