Nature Services Manager (The Parks Trust)

CIEEM Scotland Policy Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks Trust is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead its Nature Services Team and drive biodiversity, nature recovery and ecosystem resilience across a portfolio of green spaces. In this role you will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, shaping policies, plans and projects that deliver measurable environmental outcomes.

You will ensure decisions are informed by robust ecological evidence and monitoring.

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.
• 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 commitment to achieving membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nature Services Team to deliver biodiversity and nature recovery objectives.
• Develop policies, plans and projects delivering measurable environmental outcomes.
• Ensure decisions are informed by high-quality ecological evidence, monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate across the organisation and with external partners to maximise impact for people and nature.

Skills

Leadership

Biodiversity knowledge

Ecological monitoring

Data-informed decision making

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Ecology/Wildlife Conservation or related discipline, or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, leading the development of policies, plans and projects that achieve measurable environmental outcomes. You will also ensure decisions are informed by high-quality ecological evidence, monitoring and reporting.

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.

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.
• 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.

You’ll be someone who:

• Thinks strategically and sees the bigger picture.
• Builds positive relationships and brings people together.
• Is organised, adaptable and solutions focused.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality environmental outcomes.

Deadline for applications: 22 October 2026

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

2nd Stage In Person interviews – w/c 2 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.

Details

• Company The Parks Trust
• Location South East England (including London)
• Salary £40,000 - £45,000, https://www.theparkstrust.com/careers/current-vacancies/