Head of Land Management

We are looking for a Head of Land Management, who will lead the Trust’s land management staff and contractors responsible for 24,000Ha to deliver exemplary management for Wild Places. The properties are Sandwood, Quinag, on Skye (Strathaird, Torrin, Sconser), Knoydart, Nevis, Schiehallion and Glenlude.

We are looking for someone who cares passionately about Wild Places with career experience in managing large areas of land for conservation. Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and bring both practical and management experience to fulfil this key role. They will oversee practical delivery of best practice on our properties, including deer management, mitigating livestock pressure, control of invasive non-native species, path maintenance and provide leadership as a progressive crofting landlord and engagement with local communities on a wide range of issues. They will work closely with our Communications and Engagement team to promote high-quality visitor experiences to a wide range of interests and abilities across all properties managed with a primacy for Wild Places.

This new role is an opportunity to deliver lasting change and help restore some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes. The role offers the chance to combine practical knowledge, budget management, people skills and visionary leadership.

The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and we need a diverse team to realise this. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places.

Main responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Lead, motivate and develop the Land Management team of currently 3 direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.

• Provide clear direction, coaching and performance management to staff.

• Manage external contractors as appropriate for delivery of objectives, across a variety of specialist topics.

• Lead delivery of our duties as a crofting landlord.

• Ensure appropriate workforce planning, succession planning and professional development

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety and wellbeing throughout all land management activities.

Practical Delivery

• Lead the planning and delivery of practical land management programmes across the charity's estate.

• Ensure projects relating to all land management activities are delivered within the agreed annual budget, following the scheme of delegation, safely, on time, and to agreed quality standards.

• Balance conservation objectives with operational, financial and legal requirements.

• Oversee contractors, consultants and specialist advisers to ensure effective delivery and value for money.

• Drive innovation, continuous improvement in land management practices and develop best practice guidance for the management of Wild Place qualities.

To apply for this role or for more information on the role's main responsibilities and specification please see the full job description: Head of Land Management

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