ESTATE MANAGER – SIBLYBACK

Estate Manager – Siblyback
Full time
Siblyback Estate
Siblyback is a 968-acre former sheep farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor, in the Cornwall National Landscape, and it’s being transformed into an example of what nature recovery can look like. We’re delivering one of Cornwall’s largest woodland creation schemes, including new temperate rainforest, alongside a large Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) programme and restoration of the Siblyback Stream and its wetlands. With the masterplan set and delivery ramping up, we need an Estate Manager to make it happen on the ground: trees planted, contractors on site, and an estate looked after to a standard we’re proud of.
You’ll be the link between the central Oxygen Conservation team and the people who make Siblyback work day to day: tenants, contractors, suppliers, neighbours, the farming community and regulators. People care deeply about this landscape, so change here is earned through trust and good relationships. No two days will look the same, but each one will be an adventure.
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About You
Environment
Land management and conservation expertise: strong, well-founded knowledge, built through education, hands-on experience or both. Experience of woodland creation, habitat restoration or agri-environment schemes is a real bonus.
A conservation-first mindset: you believe in restoring land, not simply managing it, and you can explain why it matters to anyone who asks.
Impact
Delivery-focused: you’re confident running small and medium-sized works programmes, juggling budgets, grant claims, contractors and timelines, and getting them over the line.
Exacting standards: a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to doing things properly, safely and to a standard you’d happily sign your name to.
Practical problem-solver: you find creative, sustainable ways through the inevitable challenges of estate life.
Adventure
Up for it: being outdoors in all weathers energises you, and so does the chance to build something new for Cornwall.
Steady under pressure: priorities here shift with the weather, the seasons, planning and partners. You keep a cool head and keep things moving.
Self-starter: you’re comfortable working independently as Oxygen Conservation’s presence on site, with a full UK driving licence to get you around the estate and beyond.
Together
Relationship builder: you build strong, trusted relationships with landowners, tenants, farmers, partners, neighbours, contractors and regulators, and you’re patient with those who need a little more convincing.
Commitment to growth: you’re dedicated to your own development and to helping the wider team grow alongside you.
Kindness and approachability: and of course, you have to be really nice! Sharing snacks on long journeys or a packed lunch whilst out in the rain is mandatory.
We believe in recruiting exceptional people and creating the role that allows them to do incredible things. You don’t need to tick every box above, and you don’t need to look or sound a certain way to belong here. We’re committed to building a diverse team drawn from across the country, with a wide range of lived and learnt experiences. Whatever your background, if you think you could make a real difference at Siblyback, we’d love to hear from you.
What We’d Love You To Do
Estate Management
Lead on every element of work on site, including health and safety, land management, property, ecotourism and renewable energy, plus the hundreds of fascinating things that pop up along the way.
Nature Recovery Delivery
Lead delivery of woodland creation (including temperate rainforest), BNG habitat creation and long-term management, and wetland and stream restoration, including invasive species control.
Project and Budget Management
Run conservation and property works programmes end to end, managing site budgets, grant applications and claims, and contractors from tender through to sign-off.
Property and Infrastructure
Keep the estate’s buildings, boundaries and infrastructure in good order, and support projects to bring the farmhouse and traditional barns back into productive use.
Monitoring and Reporting
Keep the estate’s evidence base up to date, from habitat monitoring and BNG obligations to protected species, and contribute clear estate updates to our regular reporting.
Community and Stakeholders
Build meaningful partnerships with neighbours, the local community, tenants and statutory bodies, representing Siblyback and Oxygen Conservation well.
Working Together
Work closely and flexibly with colleagues across our estates, natural capital and central teams as priorities shift.
Health and Safety
Plan and oversee safe working across the estate, including risk assessments, contractor safety, lone working and the estate’s fire management plan.
Your resource pack
Your Working Environment
Most of our roles, unless site specific allow you the freedom to work from anywhere in the country, should you need help with this we too will be there to support.
Best Teammates
We always want to ensure every member of the team has the right support needed. We are a tight knit team, always sharing, meeting and working together. Although we work remotely from one another the culture we have shaped allows you to never feel alone.
Do What You Love
If you bring a passion for conservation and a care for the environment, we’ll support you to create your dream role.
Tools to perform
We will ensure you are provided with the equipment you need to be incredible in your role.
Your Working Environment
Most of our roles, unless site specific allow you the freedom to work from anywhere in the country, should you need help with this we too will be there to support.
Best Teammates
We always want to ensure every member of the team has the right support needed. We are a tight knit team, always sharing, meeting and working together. Although we work remotely from one another the culture we have shaped allows you to never feel alone.
Do What You Love
If you bring a passion for conservation and a care for the environment, we’ll support you to create your dream role.
Tools to perform
We will ensure you are provided with the equipment you need to be incredible in your role.
Your Working Environment
Most of our roles, unless site specific allow you the freedom to work from anywhere in the country, should you need help with this we too will be there to support.
Best Teammates
We always want to ensure every member of the team has the right support needed. We are a tight knit team, always sharing, meeting and working together. Although we work remotely from one another the culture we have shaped allows you to never feel alone.
Do What You Love
If you bring a passion for conservation and a care for the environment, we’ll support you to create your dream role.
Tools to perform
We will ensure you are provided with the equipment you need to be incredible in your role.
1Apply
This is the first step to becoming part of the team. Simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete our application form, and show us how awesome you are!
CV’s are needed, but on their own we don’t feel they tell us enough about who you really are. So, we have listed just a couple of questions to allow us to learn more about you.
2Opportunity to Shine
If your application is successful a member (or two) of the team will have an introductory call with you, to answer any initial questions you may have. After which, if successful, we will set an exciting role specific challenge for you to complete in advance of your interview. An opportunity for us to see you shine.
3Interview
We hate for this part to be too corporate and regimented. Instead, we will have a relaxed conversation to get to know one another, an opportunity to ask questions and learn more.
We recognise that this process is two way and that you will be interviewing us perhaps even more than we will be interviewing you – we promise that it won’t be a dull process.
4Decision
If our passion for what we do aligns with yours and we think you’ll be a great addition, we will invite you to join our growing team. If you love what you’ve learnt we hope you will accept, to be a part of our mission to Scale Conservation.
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