Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time - hours to be confirmed

Salary
£39,780 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a talented nature conservationist with leadership experience to join the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. This role is fundamental to our ambitions to expand our land-management impact across the many islands we care for. You will lead conservation land-management activities including management plan production, project development, and delivery of agri-environment schemes. Our conservation grazing programme, currently involving cattle and goats, is expanding, and you will play a key role in growing our team of staff and volunteers. Ideally, you will have substantial knowledge of terrestrial and freshwater ecology and be involved in initiatives such as the Small is Beautiful ELMS Landscape Recovery scheme, currently under Defra assessment.

Experience
Substantial experience in conservation land-management including management plan production, project development, and agri-environment schemes. Proven leadership experience in a conservation setting is essential. Knowledge of terrestrial and freshwater ecology is highly desirable.

About you
You are a motivated and skilled conservationist with strong leadership qualities. You are passionate about nature conservation and capable of managing and inspiring a growing team of staff and volunteers. You are adaptable and enthusiastic about working across multiple island environments.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in ecology, conservation, environmental science or related fields are preferred but not explicitly stated. Demonstrable experience and skills will be considered.