Estate Supervisor

Team:
Estate Management (Infrastructure)

As the Estate Supervisor, you will be key in supporting and organising land management and maintenance activities throughout the Yorkshire region.

• Managing the estate – carrying out and planning works to ensure safety for path users and positive biodiversity management.
• Project management – planning projects and delivering them safely and cost‑effectively, including supervising contractors and coordinating with teams from other areas.
• Line management – line managing a Level 4 apprentice.
• Estate development – contributing to route and estate plans and its implementation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of outdoor work, works in a small team, and enjoys practical problem solving. A full clean driving licence is required as the role holder will drive works vehicles and operator site plant as required. We note that this is a physically demanding role.

• Fully qualified chainsaw operative.
• Previous experience managing outdoor work, including team management and knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and ecology issues.
• Effective communication with a variety of people, including partners, landowners, neighbours and path users.
• Organisation and planning skills.

Formerly known as Sustrans, we have been making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle since 1977. We are an inclusive community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers working together to change things for the better. We believe inclusivity and a culture where everyone can be themselves and their wellbeing is supported. We offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full‑time employees.
• Optional purchase of an extra week of annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time employees).
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about.
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7.
• Access to cycle‑to‑work schemes through the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme.

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% basic‑salary contribution matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• Discount benefits.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for employees living within a London borough.
• Death in Service benefit – 3 × annual salary.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible working practices (full‑time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday‑Friday).