Land Manager

About Essex Wildlife Trust

Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team. By 2030 we aim to protect and connect 30% of land and sea and inspire 1 in 4 people in Essex to take action for wildlife.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Land Manager to provide excellent Land Management support to EWT.

The Land Manager is a pivotal role within Essex Wildlife Trust, providing essential support to the team through the comprehensive management and administration of data for 100 reserves, covering approximately 9,000 acres of land. By fostering collaboration across multiple teams, the Land Manager ensures that all land and property assets are managed in a manner that optimises both conservation and commercial outcomes.

As Land Manager, you will coordinate the administration and support the effective management of the Trust’s land and property assets. You will maintain accurate records related to land ownership, leases, and boundaries, and oversee valuations, mapping activities, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Regularly reviewing and refining administrative processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy is a key part of this role.

You will monitor, assess, and mitigate financial, reputational, and legal risks associated with land management, and support land transactions. Working closely with conservation teams, you will help maximise the value of assets from both a conservation and commercial perspective.

This position is integral to the coordination of administrative tasks and the ongoing management of the Trust’s land and property portfolio (for income and conservation outcomes). The work undertaken by the Land Manager underpins the financial success and conservation achievements of Essex Wildlife Trust, directly contributing to the organisation’s mission to create a Wilder Essex where nature can flourish.

This role is a 2‑year Fixed Term Contract working 37.5 hours per week. The salary is £40,000 per annum. Benefits include free life assurance, logo clothing, parking, and company sick pay provisions.

To make an application, please complete an online application form on our website by 9am on Thursday 26 February 2026. Interviews will be held at Abbotts Hall on Tuesday 03 and Wednesday 04 March 2026.

• Annual leave entitlement starts at 26 days per annum, increasing annually to 29 days plus Bank Holidays
• Company sick pay increasing with length of service
• Employee assistance programme
• Combined 8% contribution pension scheme
• Staff social days
• Colleague nomination scheme
• Discounts in our Nature Discovery Centres

• Impactful
• Collaborative
• United
• Proactive

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of a county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature.

As a Disability Confident employer, please make us aware you have a disability as we are committed to offering an interview that meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible, please make us aware.

We are proud to be an employer that supports the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families. As part of this commitment, Armed Forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for an advertised role will be guaranteed an interview.