Head of Nature Recovery - Maternity Cover

Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution to nature s recovery in Wiltshire through a diverse portfolio of projects including farmer engagement and land advice, ecology and natural capital?

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is committed to driving forward nature s recovery on a landscape scale and we are looking for a committed and innovative Head of Nature Recovery Maternity Cover (secondments welcome) to continue to drive forward the development of this work. This is a key role for our Trust, in which you ll use your expertise and knowledge to continue our efforts to drive meaningful change for nature, further developing our work via our innovative collaborations, pioneering natural capital markets, meaningful farmer engagement and nature-based project demonstration.

You ll be leading a small but dynamic team involved with a wide range of projects, including the groundbreaking Bristol Avon Catchment Market, NEIRF, a developing land advice service and support for farmers with private finance opportunities and delivery of a range of specialist ecological services including species recovery projects. This role requires someone who is self-motivated and energised, able to lead and empower staff.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Support the development of existing projects within the team including natural capital markets, farmer engagement and species recovery projects.
• Lead on the development of our first farmer learning and engagement hub site, developing a vision and business plan for the farm alongside the team and the Director of Nature Recovery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance our current offerings for specialist ecological services, natural capital and land advice.
• Manage project finances, including budgets, grant claims and funding applications, ensuring financial accountability.
• Line manage a small but dynamic team to oversee necessary aspects of project planning and implementation.
• Maintain and develop partnerships with landholders, farmers, statutory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Work across Wiltshire Wildlife Trust s Nature Recovery directorate , contributing expertise and experience to aid the delivery of meaningful impact on the ground.

Our Nature Recovery Directorate include the Nature Recovery team, the Water Team and our in-house Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre.

What we re looking for:

We re looking for an enterprising and positive-thinking Head of Nature Recovery (Maternity Cover), with the commercial aptitude to secure income alongside impact. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the development of our land advisory service and natural capital projects, leading our engagement with farmers and landholders across the county as well as delivery of nature-based solutions on the ground. We are therefore keen to hear from candidates with experience and skills in ecology, land advice and land management, nature recovery and/or natural capital.

You ll be self-motivated and adaptable with exceptional communication and organisation skills. We re keen to hear from candidates who feel passionate about driving forward new and innovative ways to deliver meaningful impact for nature recovery at scale across Wiltshire.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature s side.

As an employee of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to:

• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
• Group risk insurance death in service and income protection
• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
• Head office in town centre with parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• Two staff wellbeing days per annum

Closing Date: 9am Monday 2 June 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: if interest is significant we reserve the option to close the vacancy early and conduct interviews on an as required basis. Should the vacancy remain open until the stated deadline then interviews will be held on:

First Stage Interviews: Monday 9th June 2025

Second Stage Interviews (if applicable): Monday 16th June 2025