Land & Property Manager – Smithills Estate - Bolton, United Kingdom - Woodland Trust

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ABOUT US

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world

where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to

make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and

create our vital woods and trees.

THE ROLE

The Land & Property Manager at Smithills Estate will provide an on-site presence with

regards to all dealings with the agricultural tenants (AHA & FBT). They will provide

specialist advice to the dedicated project team with regards to legal, property matters and

tenancy issues on the estate as well as liaising and engaging with specialist external

professionals and stakeholders when required.

By building and maintaining effective relationships with the land owning / land agency

community, you'll help to meet the Trust's aims.

The L&P manager will be instrumental in helping to roll out the Trust's long term vision

for the estate and will assist in delivering the UK Land Plan as it applies to the region,

together with the delivery of carbon sequestration projects where the opportunity arises.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a qualified Chartered Surveyor, preferably with a rural practice background, and a

strong knowledge of rural land use policies. You'll have experience of leading complex,

multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside

the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget.

Using your initiative, you'll be adept at identifying and exploring opportunities to deliver

the Trust's aims whilst maximising a budget in a cost-effective manner. You will be efficient

and able to perform to a high standard in a constantly changing external environment, managing

risks, identifying and capitalising on opportunities in line with the Trust's cause.

A full driving licence and ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote

locations is essential, with occasional overnight stays.

WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE

There's no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your

contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our

people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development,

along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity

to work flexibly from home.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the

UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower

socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application

if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to

achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on

your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable

applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as

possible.

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