Conservation Manager

Scilly Wildlife Trust Limited; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Scilly Wildlife Trust Limited is seeking a Conservation Manager to lead nature conservation initiatives on the Isles of Scilly. You will bring substantial experience in land-management, management plan production, and project development, working with agri-environment schemes to deliver biodiversity gains.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a good knowledge of terrestrial and freshwater ecology, enabling strategic habitat management and collaboration with partners

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in conservation land-management and management plan production.
• Experience with project development and agri-environment schemes.
• Knowledge of terrestrial and freshwater ecology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation programs and teams.
• Oversee land-management projects and plans.
• Collaborate with partners on agri-environment schemes.

Skills

Leadership

Land management

Ecology knowledge

Job description

Conservation Manager

Closing date: Monday 26 October 2026 Salary: £39,780 to £44,667 Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: IoSWT office, Trenoweth, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR210NS

We are looking for a talented nature conservationist with leadership experience. You will have substantial experience of conservation land-management, including management plan production, project development and agri-environment schemes. Ideally, you will also have substantial knowledge of terrestrial and freshwater ecology.