Director of Transformation

Contract type: Fixed-term for 2 years
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), flexible working arrangements available
Salary: c. £78,000
Location: Flexible within the UK

Are you a bold, strategic leader ready to drive transformational change for one of the UK's most impactful conservation charities?

We are seeking a Director of Transformation to co-lead our organisation into a new era of impact, influence, and operational excellence.

In a dual-leadership model alongside the Director of Conservation, you will define and deliver a Transformational Change Programme that amplifies Buglife's mission: securing a thriving future for invertebrates as part of nature's recovery.

You'll lead strategic initiatives across systems, people, and processes, shaping a roadmap for sustainable growth and innovation. From organisational design to digital transformation, you'll be the catalyst for change - building capability, cohesion, and resilience across Buglife.

• Lead discovery and strategic direction, assessing internal operations and external opportunities.
• Develop and deliver a transformation roadmap with measurable impact.
• Inspire and manage cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Communications, Fundraising and Engagement.
• Champion inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational cohesion.
• Shape Buglife's global growth strategy and explore new funding models.
• Overhaul systems and processes to create a more agile, integrated organisation.

• Proven expertise in transformational leadership, business model innovation, and strategic planning.
• Experience engaging Boards and senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies and programme delivery.
• Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.

Desirable: Experience in conservation, environmental or science-led sectors; familiarity with digital transformation and international experience or perspective on scaling impact globally.

Buglife is a passionate, science-led charity making a real difference for biodiversity. You'll be joining at a time of exciting change, with the opportunity to shape the organisation's future and scale its impact globally. Buglife offers a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a chance to lead with purpose.

Download the Director of Transformation Recruitment Pack.

GatenbySanderson has been appointed as our executive search firm to assist with this appointment.

To apply, you will be asked to submit the following:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, tailored to information contained in this pack.
• A Statement of Suitability (no longer than two pages) explaining: Your motivation for applying for this role; How you consider your skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the information included in the pack.

Submit your application here

Application deadline: Friday 28 November 2025
Preliminary interviews with GatenbySanderson (Remote): w/c 8 December 2025
Staff engagement sessions and final panels (online): w/c 6 January and 14/15 January 2026

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