Landscape Development Manager

Landscape Development Manager Bovey Tracey, Devon This is a full-time (37hrs p/wk) position, for a fixed term, initially until July 2026, with the possibility of extension. The role is based at the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) offices at Parke and Princetown. About Us DNPA is the body that oversees the vibrant, living, working landscape and community that is Dartmoor. We help to conserve and enhance the biodiversity, cultural heritage and landscape of Dartmoor and provide opportunities for people to enjoy the countryside as well as supporting our local communities and the rural economy. About the Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Scheme (WVLR) The Walkham catchment is a tributary of the River Tamar on the western side of the moor that hosts an incredible array of habitats and species as well as a rich historical and cultural heritage. Landscape Recovery is the new innovative upper tier of the Government Environment Land Management Scheme (ELMS) that aims to achieve landscape scale and coherent ecological restoration through a collaborative long-term approach. The WVLR is a farmer and landowner led initiative embarking on a two-year development phase. This will explore options cumulating in an agreed and costed business plan to support long-term environmental enhancement and business resilience across the scheme area. This will then lead to an exciting 20-year delivery phase that will provide the support, resources and funding to deliver a vision developed and owned principally by those who live and work in the Valley. About the role We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help co-ordinate and manage the WVLR development phase. This will include working closely with farmers, specialists and partner organisations to collectively develop a landscape scale vision for the catchment. You will produce a fully costed and funded plan that will launch a long-term implementation phase delivering significant environmental, business and societal benefits. You will work closely with the HFP Land Management Advisor and line manage members of the WVLR dedicated team. Benefits - Salary of £37,336 - £41,418 per annum (pay award pending) - Flexible working arrangements - Generous annual leave allowance plus public holidays - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - Based at our stunning HQ on the National Trust’s Parke estate near Bovey Tracey - Free staff parking and National Trust café on site About you The successful applicant will be extremely organised, have proven project management experience and excellent administration and communication skills. You will have experience of developing good relationships with farmers and partners and achieving positive outcomes for communities and the environment. If this role appeals to you but you do not believe you quite have all of the requested knowledge or experience, then we would still encourage you to apply. The post is hosted by Dartmoor National Park Authority and will be based in Princetown and Parke but will involve travelling around Dartmoor. For further information, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Chris Giles – Head of Conservation and Land Management. Closing Date: 3 November 2024 (Please note, we may close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.) Interview Date: TBC This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency