At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead conservation efforts in the stunning Lake District and manage impactful partnerships.
- Company: Join the National Trust and work with passionate environmental professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of iconic landscapes while collaborating with diverse partners.
- Qualifications: Experience in partnership work, project management, and a passion for nature.
The predicted salary is between 29297 - 29297 £ per year.
Location: Ambleside
Contract Type: Part Time 30 Hours Per Week / Fixed Term until September 2027
Reference: IRC177165
Closing Date: Sunday 19th July
Salary: £29,297 per annum (£36,621 full-time equivalent), based on 30 hours per week.
Summary
Lead one of the Lake District's most successful conservation partnerships and help shape its future. As Fix the Fells Partnership Manager, you'll lead the award-winning partnership responsible for protecting and maintaining the Lake District's iconic upland path network. Working with the National Trust, Lake District National Park Authority and other partners, you'll play a key role in caring for this internationally recognised landscape for future generations. This fixed-term role runs until September 2027 and is based on 30 hours per week.
What it’s like to work here
Based amongst the spectacular Lake District fells, you'll enjoy a varied role, working across different locations with colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations to achieve the greatest impact. Employed by the National Trust on behalf of the Fix the Fells partnership, you'll work closely with colleagues from the National Trust, Lake District National Park Authority, Natural England, Lake District Foundation and Friends of the Lake District, helping to drive collaboration across the partnership.
What you’ll be doing
- You'll lead delivery of the Fix the Fells strategic plan, working with partner organisations, ranger teams and volunteers to protect the Lake District's upland landscape for nature and people.
- You'll secure and grow funding of more than £500,000 each year, oversee programme finances and report progress to the Partnership Board, funders and other stakeholders.
- Working alongside National Trust and Lake District National Park Authority lead rangers, you'll support the delivery of the partnership's ambitions and help integrate Fix the Fells into the National Trust's Restore Nature strategy.
Who we’re looking for
We're looking for an inspiring environmental professional who enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared goals. You'll have:
- Experience of partnership working, income generation and supporting volunteers.
- An understanding of countryside management and the Lake District's natural and cultural heritage.
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience managing projects, budgets and reporting on performance.
- The ability to work independently, think strategically and balance competing priorities.
Whilst this role doesn't currently have direct line management responsibility, you'll provide leadership and advocacy across the partnership, helping to build on 25 years of success while responding to the challenges of nature recovery and climate change.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a great fit for this role.
Apply: IRC177165 – Fix The Fells Partnership Manager
