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About UsThe City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually. &nbsp;The North London Open Spaces (NLOS) section oversees c. 1,000 acres of that portfolio and includes some of the UK's most iconic urban greenspaces, including:<ul><li>Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)</li><li>Highgate Wood</li><li>Queen’s Park</li><li>West Ham Park</li></ul>These beloved green spaces boast spectacular landscapes and vistas, ancient woodland, diverse wildlife, world class sporting and athletics facilities, and heritage assets.&nbsp; We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, helping to make London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.About the RoleThis is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role at North London Open Spaces, and directly contribute to and make a meaningful impact in the conservation and protection of these cherished green spaces.&nbsp;As a member of the senior management team, the successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert at NLOS for nature conservation, conceiving and leading on initiatives, advising colleagues, and working collaboratively both internally and externally. &nbsp;They will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day management of most of Hampstead Heath and all of Highgate Wood, and will also oversee a number of services that function across and support the four open spaces (eg, arboriculture and tree management, waste and recycling, conservation, and ecology). &nbsp;For the better performance of their duties, the Head of Conservation will be required to reside in accommodation that is provided on site and will be scheduled onto an on-call and duty manager rota with other colleagues.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as the primary subject matter expert for nature conservation at Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Queen’s Park, and West Ham Park</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day management of Highgate Wood and most of Hampstead Heath</li><li>Oversee arboriculture / tree management, waste management, conservation, habitat creation/restoration and management, wildlife management, water body management, and climate change adaptation across North London Open Spaces</li><li>Lead and motivate a team of 25-30 multi-skilled professionals committed to the conservation of these four sites</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, including environmental protection, climate change, nature recovery, wildlife protection, flood risk management, and health and safety.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a high-energy and innovative leader with a strong background in nature conservation, open space management, and team leadership.&nbsp;The successful candidate will bring:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in managing complex public open spaces.</li><li>Comprehensive experience developing and delivering biodiversity and land management programmes and projects in a range of habitats, ideally within an urban setting.</li><li>Significant experience managing complex conservation work and projects across varied landscapes</li><li>Significant knowledge of biodiversity and wildlife management, including land and water management.</li><li>Strong experience managing a diverse team of professionals in an operational environment. </li><li>Experience of implementing legislation and policy relevant to biodiversity conservation, planning guidance, and site designation for wildlife conservation and species status designations.</li><li>A highly creative, entrepreneurial and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving, with the ability to remain resilient in the face of challenges. </li><li>Strong quantitative skills and comfort interrogating and analysing data and budgets.</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.</li><li>Lead through a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of these iconic spaces.</li><li>Work within a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to conservation and community engagement.</li><li>Work across multiple iconic sites.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package. &nbsp;</li></ul>How to ApplyIf you are excited about the opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing London’s most cherished green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.Closing date: 12 Noon on Friday 16th January 2025To apply please click the apply button.Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number&nbsp;OENV1013&nbsp;if you experience any difficulties.&nbsp; A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.&nbsp;The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.&nbsp;Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.&nbsp;For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide&nbsp;<a>here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.&nbsp;

Head of Conservation

Are you an experienced sales professional who enjoys working with stadiums, sports clubs, and modern turf technology? Rhenac Group is expanding its TLS business, and we're looking for a Sales Manager to drive growth across the UK &amp; Ireland — one of our key regions. In this role, you’ll own the market, build relationships with sports organisations and partners, and support wider EMEA sales activities.What you’ll do<ul><li>Grow TLS sales across the UK &amp; Ireland</li><li>Build relationships with stadium operators; football, rugby, and cricket clubs; and sports authorities</li><li>Work with architects, pitch builders, consultants, and construction partners</li><li>Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting → proposals → negotiation → closing</li><li>Develop partnerships with local agents and international distributors</li><li>Achieve regional sales and margin targets</li><li>Collaborate with our engineering, R&amp;D, and technical teams in Germany</li><li>Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity</li><li>Represent TLS and Rhenac at industry events and conferences</li></ul>What you bring<ul><li>Self-driven and ambitious, with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience working remotely</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Proven background in technical or B2B sales (sports, turf, lighting, or facilities is a plus)</li><li>An existing network in the sports or stadia industry is highly beneficial</li><li>Fluent English; additional languages (German/French) are an advantage</li><li>Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally</li><li>An interest in sport and technology</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus</li><li>Autonomy and ownership of a key region</li><li>All tools and support required for success</li><li>Business travel expenses covered</li><li>Additional benefits provided during recruitment</li></ul>Interested? Let’s talk – apply at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@rhenac.com" target="_blank">info@rhenac.de</a>&nbsp;or via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4347524398" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4347524398</a>Rhenac Green Tec AG, owner of the TLS brand, is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate candidates solely on the skills, knowledge, and experience they bring to the position.

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