Nature Services Manager - The Parks Trust

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

Position

We're looking for an experienced and passionate environmental professional to lead our Nature Services Team and play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitions for biodiversity, nature recovery and ecosystem resilience.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how nature is protected, enhanced and monitored across a diverse and nationally significant portfolio of green spaces. Working closely with senior leaders and a wide range of partners, you will help shape strategy, drive innovation and ensure nature recovery remains at the heart of everything we do.

As Nature Services Manager, you will provide leadership to a specialist team responsible for delivering biodiversity and nature recovery objectives across the Trust.

The role involves working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners to identify opportunities, manage priorities and maximise the impact of our work for both people and nature.

Key Objectives

Hours

37.5 per week

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can bring technical expertise, leadership capability and a genuine passion for nature recovery.

You will have:

• A degree in Ecology, Wildlife Conservation or a 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.


• Personal Attributes

You'll be someone who:

• Thinks strategically and sees the bigger picture.


• Can turn ideas into successful outcomes.


• Builds positive relationships and brings people together.


• Leads with confidence, credibility and integrity.

Deadline for applications: 22nd October 2026

1st Stage Teams Interviews – w/c 26th October 2026

2nd Stage In Person interviews – w/c 2nd November 2026

The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.