Head of Conservation

Wolseley Bridge, nr Rugeley, Staffordshire

Circa £40,000 depending on experience, plus 10% pension contribution

Our client is an ambitious and growing organisation determined to turn the tide of biodiversity loss and restore the county’s wildlife and habitats.

Although there have been many conservation success stories, Staffordshire is a microcosm of the country as a whole. Our most precious habitats and species are under threat, from the increasing pressures of agricultural intensification and urban development, to the impending threat of HS2 and the longer-term threat of climate change. Moreover, with Brexit, there are both challenges and opportunities as we seek to get the best from a new Environment Act over the coming 18 months.

With a dedicated, passionate and experienced conservation team in place, the new Head of Conservation will be responsible for developing a compelling conservation strategy, which delivers on our client’s mission and which takes full advantage of available resources and identifies and secures new resources.

You will play a critical role in the overall running of the Trust. This will include leading the development of conservation work to restore wildlife, habitats and ecological networks through projects and partnership working. You will also oversee the development of nature reserves and land management activities, and work to secure long-term funding.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working in conservation with a sound understanding of nature conservation, specifically including ecological land management and wider environmental issues such as nature reserves, habitat management and landscape scale conservation.

An experienced and empathetic leader and people manager, you will understand the importance of nurturing and developing a team to achieve goals. You will bring innovative thinking and be a natural partnership builder, understanding that we can deliver more when we work with others.

If you are a campaigner who can speak up for wildlife in the county and advocate powerfully at the highest levels to make the case for the wider environment and its importance to society, we would love to hear from you.