Nature Services Lead: Biodiversity & Recovery

Countryside Classroom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Nature Services Manager to lead a specialist team focused on biodiversity and nature recovery across a national portfolio of green spaces. You will shape strategy, driving innovation and ensuring nature recovery stays at the heart of our work.

You will work with senior leaders and partners to identify priorities, manage resources, and maximise impact for people and nature across the Trust’s programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Wildlife Conservation or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of biodiversity conservation, ecological monitoring and nature recovery.
• Experience using environmental data and evidence to inform decision-making.
• Project and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective partnerships.
• Membership of CIEEM, or a commitment to achieving membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nature Services Team to deliver biodiversity and nature recovery objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to identify opportunities and priorities.
• Shape strategy, drive innovation and ensure nature recovery remains central to activities.

Skills

Leadership

Biodiversity knowledge

Ecological monitoring

Data-informed decisions

Budget management

Communication

Partnership building

Collaborative

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Integrity

Education

Ecology/Wildlife Conservation degree or equivalent

Job description

The Parks Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Nature Services Manager to lead a specialist team focused on biodiversity and nature recovery across a national portfolio of green spaces. You will shape strategy, driving innovation and ensuring nature recovery stays at the heart of our work.

You will work with senior leaders and partners to identify priorities, manage resources, and maximise impact for people and nature across the Trust’s programmes.