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Exciting opportunity for an experienced Land & Property Manager on a 2-year fixed term basis, working full time (or part time by negotiation), with earnings based on the NJC Scale Points 26-30 (£32,909 - £36,294, pro rata), dependent on experience

The Malvern Hills is a much loved and nationally important landscape. Over 1,000,000 visits are made each year and the view from the top of the Hills has been voted one of the best in Britain. Much of the land cared for by the trust lies within a National Landscape, as well as containing Sites for Special Scientific Interest and a number of Scheduled Monuments.

The Malvern Hills Trust (MHT) is seeking an experienced individual to oversee all aspects of land and property management for MHT, in line with the Malvern Hills Acts.

Responsible to the Chief Executive Officer and educated to a degree standard or equivalent either holding or working towards a chartered surveyor qualification. The role will include:

protection of MHT land and property and provision of safe visitor services;

dealing with enquiries about and applications for easements or wayleaves, including, as required, liaison with land agents, solicitors and other professional advisors;

managing deeds and documentation;

managing licences for activities on MHT land and property; and

managing building and infrastructure as needed.

Other duties may include but not be limited to:

To act as Deputy CEO when required;

Attending Board and committee meetings and making written and verbal reports;

Ensure health & safety is embedded in all activities;

Attending team meetings and liaison and coordination with other staff as required;

To support colleagues with the smooth running of MHT;

To undertake any other duties which may from time to time be required.

The role will have to liaise and interact with a number of key relations:

Internal: CEO, Conservation Manager, Secretary to the Board (SttB), Operations Manager, Finance and Administration Manager, wardens and field staff.

External: Solicitors, land agents and other professional advisors, statutory undertakers, neighbours and the public.

Skills & Experience:

Educated to degree standard or equivalent by experience;

Hold a chartered surveyor qualification or be working towards it;

Member of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS;

Competent in Microsoft Office software including use of spreadsheets;

Collaborative and customer-focused mindset;

Good negotiator;

Have a full and valid driving licence.

Further details about the role can be found on the Malvern Hills Trust’s website

Equal opportunities:

The Malvern Hills Trust welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. It is our aim to foster a culture that embraces equality and values diversity which will help us to ensure that everyone feels involved and included in our plans, programmes and activities. A copy of the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy may be found on the Trust's website  

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