At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop consultancy services to protect Cumbria’s natural environment.
- Company: Join the Cumbria Wildlife Trust, a leader in nature conservation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to build strategic partnerships and expand operations in a dynamic role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on nature recovery while developing your business skills.
- Qualifications: Business-minded with experience in commercial environments and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 42830 - 42830 £ per year.
Location: Kendal/Carlisle
Salary: £42,830 pa + 9% pension contributions based on 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed term for 3 years (with possibility of extension)
We have a unique and rewarding opportunity for a Consultancy Business Manager to join us to help lead, manage and develop our Nature Economy Services. The role will be based in Kendal; however, it will involve travelling throughout Cumbria, including to the Trust’s northern office at Gosling Sike near Carlisle.
About the role: The role offers a unique opportunity to lead the business development and management of the Trust’s consultancy (Cumbria Wildlife Consulting (CWC)) and commercial plant nursery, ensuring they together provide a high-quality integrated service, meet financial targets, and align with the Trust's mission to protect and restore Cumbria’s natural environment, and inspire action. Since 2023, the Trust has run a semi-commercial nursery at its Gosling Sike site near Carlisle, providing local provenance, peat‑free plug plants for use in our projects, but also selling to partner organisations. The Trust has recently secured funding to expand its operation, increasing capacity and enabling more efficient production. In addition to the above, the role will also build new, high‑value strategic partnerships and business relationships with a focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the nature economy.
What we are looking for: An individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about delivering nature’s recovery in Cumbria, but who is also business‑minded with a proven track record of working in a commercial environment. They should possess the relevant skills, experience and confidence to grow new business ventures, taking them to the next stage. Applicants should be self‑motivated, organised and have experience of leading teams both remotely and in person. A full driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance are desirable.
Consultancy Business Manager - Cumbria Wildlife Trust employer: Countryside Classroom
At Cumbria Wildlife Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, generous pension contributions, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the natural environment in beautiful locations like Kendal and Carlisle. We are committed to employee growth, offering unique opportunities for professional development while working alongside passionate individuals who share a common goal of nature recovery in Cumbria.
