The John Muir Trust is looking for a skilled communicator and strategic thinker with relevant policy experience and knowledge of the conservation sector to oversee the Trust's programme of policy work and lead a small, dedicated team. The Head of Policy is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the Trust’s programme of policy work, including:  work on relevant policy statements; advocacy and campaign plans; commissioning research or other technical work to support policy development; responses to external policy consultations; responding to casework such as planning or other developments that impact wild land; and meeting with politicians and key stakeholders. The Head of Policy will line-manage a small team of policy staff, coordinate the work of the cro

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