Nature Ridge Project Development Manager

Development Manager – Nature Ridge Landscape Connections Project

Salary: £39,862 - £41,771 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Temporary / Fixed term until March 2028

Interview date: 06 August 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the Nature Ridge Landscape Connections project at its formative stage. Working closely with partners and a wide range of stakeholders, you will shape the programme, identify opportunities, assemble and submit a strong Development Application.

The Nature Ridge Landscape Connections project (NRLC) is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) through the Landscape Connections programme. This aims to put landscapes into recovery supporting habitats and species alongside rich cultural heritage in better connected, working landscapes and to enable people to connect with nature and the environment.

This early development work will align with NLHF priorities and support:

• The North Wessex Downs and Chilterns' Nature Recovery Plans
• National Landscape Management Plans
• Emerging Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plans
• County Local Nature Recovery Strategies

Key requirements

You will:

• Be self-motivated, highly organised, and confident working in partnership across conservation, landscape, or land management sectors
• Be an outstanding communicator, able to build trusted relationships with farmers, land managers and conservation bodies
• Have strong landscape and habitat knowledge
• Have proven experience guiding teams to define development needs and secure funding
• Ideally have local knowledge of these landscapes, their wildlife, heritage and communities

Desirable:

• Experience of developing and managing Lottery and/or Defra-funded projects

About Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.

Hybrid working: Office staff are on site for at least half their hours. Community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace. Customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect.

Contact

Corinna Woodall, Senior Project Development and Funding Officer Email: info@northwessexdowns.org.uk

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