Executive Director, Rewilding Affric Highlands

Rewilding Europe; Inverness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rewilding Europe seeks a Chief Executive (Team Leader) for Affric Highlands, responsible for long-term strategy, fundraising, and partnership development. You will lead a small team, liaise with government, NGOs, and landowners, and drive high-impact rewilding across Scotland's Affric Highlands.

The role demands senior leadership experience, strong fundraising, and excellent English communication. You will work with the central team and local authorities to advance the landscape’s 5-year plan.

Qualifications

• Masters-level degree in natural resources management/conservation or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the conservation sector.
• Significant senior leadership experience.
• Proven fundraising and grant management experience.
• Strong local network in the country/region (preferable).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the long-term strategic development of Affric Highlands.
• Oversee fundraising, planning, reporting and day-to-day management.
• Represent Affric Highlands to stakeholders and government.
• Build and supervise the Affric Highlands team.
• Develop and implement partnerships and land access strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Grant management

Networking

Proposal writing

Policy liaison

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in natural resources management/conservation

Job description

Rewilding Europe seeks a Chief Executive (Team Leader) for Affric Highlands, responsible for long-term strategy, fundraising, and partnership development. You will lead a small team, liaise with government, NGOs, and landowners, and drive high-impact rewilding across Scotland's Affric Highlands.

The role demands senior leadership experience, strong fundraising, and excellent English communication. You will work with the central team and local authorities to advance the landscape’s 5-year plan.