Staffordshire County Council

Cannock Chase Site Manager

£45,495 - £49,590 per annum, Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week

Are you looking for the opportunity to make a real difference to nature, heritage and people in one of our finest national landscapes?

Cannock Chase is one of the largest country parks in England and lies within an internationally important protected landscape. As the largest surviving area of heathland in the Midlands, it is crucial for nature.

As Site Manager, you will play a major role in shaping the future of the Chase. Leading an enthusiastic team and working closely with partners and stakeholders, you will drive the management of the site to safeguard it for future generations.

Main Responsibility

• Leading the strategic development and management of the country park
• Delivering ambitious plans for nature recovery
• Celebrating and interpreting the Chase's rich cultural heritage
• Championing inclusive access and engagement with visitors and communities

   
The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• Great leadership, team and partnership working skills
• Degree or equivalent in ecology/environmental management
• Significant understanding and experience of countryside and environmental management policy and practice and managing public sites
• Experience of managing countryside stewardship or equivalent schemes and other externally funded initiatives

   
For further information about this role please contact Sarah Bentley, Head of Environment and Countryside, sarah.bentley@staffordshire.gov.uk and visit Cannock Chase Site Manager | Jobs and careers with Staffordshire County Council and Jobs and Careers at Staffordshire Council - Staffordshire County Council Newsroom   

Closing Date: 08/06/2023  Location: Staffordshire