Location
Highlands, with regular travel to properties

Hours
Full Time - Permanent

Salary
From £39,412, dependent on experience

About the Role
Lead the future of Wild Places in Scotland with the John Muir Trust, the UK’s only charity dedicated solely to protecting Wild Places. You will lead property teams managing 25,000 hectares of iconic landscapes, including Ben Nevis and the Cuillin on Skye. This role combines practical land management with strategic leadership to showcase best practice in caring for Wild Places and inspire others across the UK. You will lead staff and contractors in day-to-day stewardship, delivering best practice in deer management, regenerative grazing, peatland and woodland restoration, path networks, wildfire response, and invasive species control. You will ensure each property demonstrates how Wild Places can flourish for nature, climate, and people. Working closely with communities, crofters, and partners, you will help the Trust remain a progressive and responsible landholder. You will also integrate visitor experience, volunteering, and engagement into land management activities and report on performance and outcomes that contribute to wider strategic objectives.

Experience
- Senior experience managing large, ecologically significant landscapes.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams and partners.
- Deep understanding of ecology and land use in the Highlands.
- Experience working with communities, resolving disputes, and building constructive partnerships.

About you
- Committed to protecting and restoring natural processes.
- Visionary leader able to link practical land management with wider advocacy for Wild Places.
- Passionate about climate and biodiversity conservation.
- Able to inspire and lead others across the UK.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but senior experience and strong ecological knowledge are essential.