Countryside Manager of the Ashdown Forest

Would you like to take on a vital new role managing a dedicated land management team on one of the most important wildlife sites in southern England? Based in our Forest Centre at Wych Cross, the Countryside Manager will bring together a team of seven people and lead them in managing this spectacular 2,500ha estate Ashdown Forest is going through a period of great change. This critically important wildlife site requires enhanced management to protect its habitats and species. This needs to be achieved alongside welcoming over 1.5 million visitors a year. The Conservators and new CEO have a desire to make Ashdown Forest a jewel in the crown of Sussex’s nature recovery network. We will be working closely with neighbouring estates and wider landowners to deliver this. The Countryside Manager will proactively manage the site’s management plan, deliver a large Countryside Stewardship agreement, ensure that visitors can access the site safely and motivate the Forest team. The Countryside Manager has a pivotal role in the Forest’s success.

For further details www.ashdownforest.org