Head of Communities and Nature - Dartmoor

The Duchy of Cornwall; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Head of Communities and Nature - Dartmoor

£75,000 - £80,000 + £6,500 car allowance

Hybrid / Princetown

Are you passionate about nature, community, and sustainability? Do you have the leadership skills to turn bold ideas into impactful action? The Head of Communities and Nature will be at the heart of an inspiring vision for a nature-rich landscape that will make a lasting difference for people, place, and planet.

Reporting to the Rural Director, you will collaborate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders and partners across the Duchy of Cornwall’s Dartmoor Estate ranging from local farmers and businesses, Dartmoor National Park Authority and the Ministry of Defence through to the South West Peatland Partnership and others.

You will run a team locally, whilst working closely with colleagues across the Duchy with a wide range of specialisms including sustainability, building surveying and finance. Key responsibilities will include driving the Duchy’s response to the Dartmoor Vision; delivering and implementing the Duchy’s ambition for a Nature Rich and Net Zero Estate on Dartmoor. You will be driving forward peatland restoration, managing budgets and KPIs and fostering strong community relations through the development of a place strategy for Princetown.

You will be a visionary leader, a collaborator and a strategic thinker, with a deep passion for community engagement and sustainable development, as well as experience in rural land management and nature conservation projects.

This is your chance to lead a transformative project that’s all about making a positive impact on nature and local communities. Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

For further information, along with the application process, please click APPLY

Closing date: 16th April 2025.