Jobs

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

Application Deadline: Friday 31/10/2025