Nature Ridge Project Development Manager – Wiltshire
Salary: £39,862 – £41,771 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Fixed term: Until October 2027
Interview date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Do you want to help two iconic chalk National Landscapes and a National Trail adapt in the face of climate change? We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead our 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.
Project Overview
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 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, and County Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the NRLC development efforts and manage the submission of a comprehensive Development Application.
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to shape programme objectives and identify development opportunities.
- Guide teams to define development needs and secure funding, ensuring alignment with NLHF priorities.
- Build trusted relationships with farmers, land managers, conservation bodies and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience guiding teams to define development needs and secure funding.
- Excellent people skills and strong landscape and habitat knowledge.
- Experience developing and managing Lottery and/or Defra-funded projects is desirable.
- Self‑motivated, highly organised and confident working in partnership across conservation, landscape or land management sectors, ideally with local knowledge of the North Wessex Downs and Chilterns.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. Our hybrid working model means 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, and 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, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
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