Visitor Destination Development Manager
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Within the range £38,039.04 to £41,942.16 per annum, dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | York |
| Company: | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 139 |
Summary
Job Advert
Development Phase: Visitor Destination Development Manager
Fixed Term to November 2027
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Visitor
Destination Development Manager to transform our flagship nature reserves into pioneering places that inspire hope, drive action
for nature and open their doors to everyone.
This is a rare opportunity to project manage a National Heritage Lottery funded development programme at a pivotal moment. You'll
oversee specialist consultants across visitor experience, accessibility, commercial development and community stewardship;
coordinate our project Steering Group and ensure the programme is rigorously evaluated and reported to our funder.
But this role is about more than process. You'll bring a wealth of experience and the confidence to drive real change – taking
colleagues on the journey with you, building consensus and laying the groundwork for what comes next. Critically, you'll make sure
everything we learn shapes the next chapter of development for our Flagship Nature Reserves.
You'll bring proven experience of managing complex, multi-strand programmes, ideally within the heritage, conservation or visitor
destination sector, along with a track record of commissioning and managing external consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management skills are essential as you'll need to bring colleagues along on a shared journey, whilst managing
funder relationships and reporting with rigour and care. You'll be able to synthesise complex information into clear
recommendations and actionable next steps and communicate with confidence at a senior level. Above all, you'll be collaborative
and inclusive, with the drive to embed learning and lasting change within the organisation.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your
relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if
you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: 6th April 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview date: Monday 20th April at Potteric Carr
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We
want our people to flourish, just like nature.
Development Phase: Visitor Destination Development Manager
Fixed Term to November 2027
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Visitor
Destination Development Manager to transform our flagship nature reserves into pioneering places that inspire hope, drive action
for nature and open their doors to everyone.
This is a rare opportunity to project manage a National Heritage Lottery funded development programme at a pivotal moment. You'll
oversee specialist consultants across visitor experience, accessibility, commercial development and community stewardship;
coordinate our project Steering Group and ensure the programme is rigorously evaluated and reported to our funder.
But this role is about more than process. You'll bring a wealth of experience and the confidence to drive real change – taking
colleagues on the journey with you, building consensus and laying the groundwork for what comes next. Critically, you'll make sure
everything we learn shapes the next chapter of development for our Flagship Nature Reserves.
You'll bring proven experience of managing complex, multi-strand programmes, ideally within the heritage, conservation or visitor
destination sector, along with a track record of commissioning and managing external consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management skills are essential as you'll need to bring colleagues along on a shared journey, whilst managing
funder relationships and reporting with rigour and care. You'll be able to synthesise complex information into clear
recommendations and actionable next steps and communicate with confidence at a senior level. Above all, you'll be collaborative
and inclusive, with the drive to embed learning and lasting change within the organisation.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your
relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if
you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: 6th April 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview date: Monday 20th April at Potteric Carr
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to
give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We
want our people to flourish, just like nature.