Operations Manager

This exciting post oversees the delivery of the Malvern Hills Trust’s practical land management
and conservation work across the nationally important Malvern Hills and Commons.

This senior role involves the day to day direction of our estate team, undertaking a wide range
of land management tasks across 1,200 hectares including upkeep of paths and access
infrastructure, tree and woodland works, grassland management, the maintenance of machinery,
bin emptying and supervision of contractors.

Job purpose:

• Working along with other management staff and the CEO, to ensure the effective
  implementation of the Land Management Plan and Business Plans, and to deliver the objects of
  the charity.
• In coordination with the management staff team, to be responsible for the expenditure of
  land management expenses, in line with allocated budgets and in accordance with all internal
  financial controls.
• Plan weekly work schedules in consultation with the Conservation Manager.
• To organise and oversee the day to day work of the Estate Supervisor and Field Staff in
  undertaking all land management and maintenance works across the Trust’s property, as well as
  supervision of contractors engaged by the Trust.
• To ensure that all operational works and equipment comply with relevant safety standards
  and regulations, to maintain relevant records of such, and to be responsible for the
  maintenance of accurate records of works undertaken, vehicles, equipment, machinery and
  materials.
• Together with the Conservation Manager, to implement all necessary survey and practical
  tree management works required on the Trust’s estate and to ensure they are carried out
  appropriately and safely.
• To liaise with the public, other landowners and regulatory bodies in connection with any
  matters relating to the maintenance of the Trust’s property, and to assist other Trust staff in
  dealing with byelaw breaches, complaints and any other estate related issues.

Full-time post, 37 hours per week.

Full details and application forms are available from our website or email [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 10 March 2025 (12 noon)

Interviews are expected to be week commencing 17 March.