Site Manager - Sutton-on-Sea

We're looking for a Site Manager to join us at Sandilands to take care of the daily operations here. You'll be required to work alternate weekends, but we can be flexible on which weekdays you work. This can be discussed further at interview stage. What it's like to work here It's an exciting time to join the team, as the project to create a nature reserve and a place where everyone can enjoy being out in nature is nearing completion. Sandilands, over on the Lincolnshire Coast, will create a haven for wildlife and provides a vital stop-over point for migrating birds on the East Coast Flyway. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the day-to-day operations with the reserve, working closely with a small team to deliver a great visitor experience and helping everyone to access nature safely. What you'll be doing Day to day, you'll be responsible for planning and running the on-site operations here. You'll work closely with the General Manager and the Visitor Operations Manager to help drive the offer forwards. You'll be line managing a Welcome and Service Assistant, ensuring everyone feels welcome on site. You'll be responsible for managing contractors, as their main contact on site, and for compliance, organising access and making sure our work systems are always safe.

We'd love to hear from you if you're:

• experienced in the practical aspects of managing a house and garden site
• proactive and focused on solutions, mindful of the operational needs of a site
• highly organised and skilled at planning, with a good eye for detail
• adept at working to multiple deadlines and managing your own workload
• a skilled communicator who can forge strong relationships, both externally and internally
• a problem-solver, able to work on your own initiative
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places