We are recruiting a Land Management Advisor to support our nature recovery work across East Kent. Working with farmers, landowners and other stakeholders you will develop and deliver plans to assist with nature recovery, with a particular focus on Romney Marsh (including parts of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI), Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI, and Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods SSSI and surrounding areas.
Working alongside colleagues from Affinity Water, the Environment Agency, Natural England, and the wider WCCP team you will identify opportunities for habitat improvements, plan actions and implement them where feasible. Your responsibilities will include ecological assessments, contract management, management plans, and ensuring measurable outcomes, such as improved habitat condition, are achieved.
You will be proactive in seeking out and securing funding to support the delivery of identified larger-scale habitat improvements, delivering smaller-scale interventions with volunteers.
An experienced land management professional, you will have a strong background in partnership working and stakeholder engagement with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write concise and detailed reports. You will have a good working knowledge of the land management sector, including farming, and the relevant funding mechanisms to deliver benefits for nature.
Outgoing and self-motivated, you will have a passion for nature recovery and be able to work flexibly and under your own initiative, coordinating work across multiple sites, including the management of contractors.
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Land Management Advisor in Dover employer: Dover District Council
Dover District Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community engagement and professional development. As a Public Housing Estate Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative environment, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in local government.
