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 outstanding art collection is one of the main attractions to this beautiful Italian-inspired mansion. As one of the National Trust’s ‘treasure houses’, the 45 strong team have exciting times ahead as they embark on major conservation projects to preserve this 8,500 estate and its rare collection of artefacts. A Japanese garden and tearoom and community growing spaces are also among the key attractions at Kingston Lacy. The property has a rural location, so it’s likely you will require your own transport to get here.For more information about our property please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacyReporting to the General Manager, you will play a strategic role in the future of the portfolio. Leading your countryside team and working closely with the Property Operations Manager you will set and deliver plans to protect and enhance the conservation of our properties. You will be responsible for planning and the operational day-to-day delivery for land, outdoors and nature on our properties. You will work alongside key staff from other properties and professional advisors across the region to help shape and deliver our exciting nature conservation strategy to 2025 and beyond. You will work with a wide variety of external collaborators in delivering your work and you will enable a broad range of visitors to have outstanding and inspirational experiences through the quality of our welcome and the effectiveness of our conservation work. You will be able to multi-task and juggle lots of competing priorities and delegate effectively.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. Closing Date: 27 October 2024 Interview Date: 04 November 2024To 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. 157367IRC157367WimborneFixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw for 12 mo)Ends: Oct 27th INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLYWe have a rare opportunity for a Countryside Manager to lead our countryside team and help deliver our vision for the nature and the climate crisis.This a rare opportunity to take a leading permanent role in a beautiful part of the country, renowned for its wildlife. You will work as part of the portfolio’s leadership team alongside senior property colleagues, leading and inspiring your team, as well as our many portfolio staff and volunteers together with wider collaborators and partner organisations, in how they can play their part in restoring a beautiful, healthy and natural environment.This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.Kingston Lacy Estate, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, BH21 4EACompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK36,621 pa