Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) or an Application Form to the People Services Department (Applications) by email via workforus@nts.org.uk by Friday 31st October 2025.

Please ensure your CV includes your full name and contact details, the CV file sent to us should be titled your first initial and surname. When submitting your CV please state the position and job location of the vacancy you are applying for in the subject title or body of your email: For example, "Property Manager - Ben Lawers & Moirlanich"

OVERVIEW

The Property Manager is our first point of contact and main local representative at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve and Moirlanich Longhouse. A good team leader and communicator, building trust and confidence in our organisation and its objectives. Managing operations on site, overseeing budgets, ensuring legal compliance, and leading activities that keep the National Trust for Scotland at the forefront of upland conservation management and visitor engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Moirlanich Longhouse to conserve and enhance their significant natural and cultural heritage

Engage with visitors to ensure their visits are as inspiring, memorable and accessible

Plan and deliver the operational budgets and ensure all legal compliance

Increase opportunities for financial sustainability through assessing and monitoring costs and identifying and instigating opportunities for income

Manage the staff team (currently: Ranger, Property Secretary/Cleaner/Housekeeper, Seasonal Ranger, Seasonal Ecologist, 2 x Visitor Services Assistants and volunteers)

Maintain regular contact and good working relationships with partners and stakeholders including NatureScot, graziers and licensees, neighbouring landowners and the local community

Promote wider understanding of our role and the value of supporting the Trust

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,707.00-44,847.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2025