Estate Manager
About the Role
In collaboration with the General Manager and other key stakeholders, the Estate Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering an Ecologically aligned strategic plan for all land use. They shall also lead the Estate Team.
The key responsibilities of the Estate Manager would be to develop and effectively implement a strategic plan for Ecological Estate land use and market garden/community growing. Work with the General Manager to oversee the implementation of the Ecologically driven land management plan for the site. Alongside develop funding applications related to ecological land management and community growing, including monitoring and reporting back to funders, stakeholders and wider community. The Estate Manager will also line manage and lead a small Estate Team and volunteers. The Estate Manager will be involved in the teaching of ecological values and environmental land skills to the Estate team and the public.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and effectively implement a strategic plan for Ecological Estate land use and market garden/community growing
Development of funding applications related to Ecological land management, and community growing including monitoring and reporting back to funders, stakeholder and the wider community.
Line management/Leadership of Estate Team and volunteers
Teach ecological values and environmental land skills to the Estate Team and volunteers
Support and enable the education team as required
Work with the General Manager to oversee the implementation of the Ecologically driven land management plan for the site.
Recruit and develop ecologically aligned volunteering opportunities onsite.
Assist with website updates and be part of a social media strategy
Support communication strategies of the organisation
Be part of the Centres management Team
Report to Trustees on progress of projects and strategy
Cooperatively plan and host social gatherings, tours and educational workshops that promote the projects and overall aims of The Ecology Centre
Implement Zero Waste and sustainable approaches within our work
Deliver training and presentations to other groups, organisations, businesses etc to promote the work of the ecology centre.
Personal Qualities
Attainments:
Proven record of effective Ecological Land Management, and Community Growing
Proven record of effective Project Management
Proven record of effective people and volunteer management in a Social Enterprise Organisation
Proven record of strategy development and implementation.
Confident communicator, with the ability to engage with a wide stakeholder landscape and the community.
Proven record of accomplishment of effective fundraising
Personal qualities:
Self-driven
Positive motivational attitude and a team player.
Excellent communicator with a wide range of audiences
Able to prioritise effectively
Visionary and able to develop and implement projects on time
Passionate about enhancing the environment
Roll the sleeves up and get stuck in if required to succeed
A leader who is collaborative, inspirational, and nurturing.
How to apply:
Application closing date is Monday the 13th of May. All applications to be sent to the Ecology Centre's General Manager, Donna McArdle. Donna@theecologycentre.org