Consultancy Business Manager

The role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development and management of the Trust's consultancy (Cumbria Wildlife Consulting (CWC)) and commercial plant nursery, ensuring they together provide a high-quality integrated service, meet financial targets, and align with the Trust's mission to protect and restore Cumbria's natural environment, and inspire action.

Since 2023, the Trust has run a semi-commercial nursery at its Gosling Sike site near Carlisle, providing local provenance, peat-free plug plants for use in our projects, but also selling to partner organisations. The Trust has recently secured funding to expand its operation, increasing capacity and enabling more efficient production.

In addition to the above, the role will also build new, high-value strategic partnerships and business relationships with a focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the nature economy.

An individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about delivering nature's recovery in Cumbria, but who is also business-minded with a proven track record of working in a commercial environment such as an ecological consultancy. Applicants should be self-motivated, organised and have experience of leading teams both remotely and in person. They should also possess the relevant skills, experience and confidence to grow new business ventures, taking them to the next stage. A full driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance are desirable.