Reserve Manager - North

Scottish Wildlife Trust; Ullapool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Wildlife Trust is seeking a Reserve Manager - North to lead conservation across 6,800 hectares of Scotland’s wildlife habitats, overseeing nine reserves in the North Reserves Management Area. You will drive habitat restoration, land management and ecological monitoring while engaging communities to deliver lasting nature benefits.

We are looking for a professional with a strong track record in upland conservation, team leadership, and delivering projects within regulatory and safety

Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Environmental Conservation or related subject.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing conservation projects and practical land management.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, health & safety, and evidence-based conservation.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation and land management across diverse habitats, including peatlands, temperate rainforest, heathland and montane landscapes.
• Manage and develop a local team, volunteers and contractors.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, communities and stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, risk management and health & safety compliance.
• Use ecological evidence to inform decision-making and demonstrate conservation success.
• Represent the Trust at local, regional and national levels.

Skills

Habitat restoration

Land management

Ecological monitoring

Community engagement

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

HND in Environmental Conservation

Job description

Lead conservation across 6,800 hectares of Scotland’s most important wildlife habitats.

We’re seeking an experienced conservation professional to lead the management of nine wildlife reserves across the North Reserves Management Area. You'll oversee habitat restoration, land management, ecological monitoring, and community engagement, helping to deliver lasting benefits for nature.

Reserve Manager - North

Lead conservation across 6,800 hectares of Scotland’s most important wildlife habitats.

We’re seeking an experienced conservation professional to lead the management of nine wildlife reserves across the North Reserves Management Area. You'll oversee habitat restoration, land management, ecological monitoring, and community engagement, helping to deliver lasting benefits for nature.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conservation and land management across diverse habitats, including peatlands, temperate rainforest, heathland and montane landscapes.
• Manage and develop a local team, volunteers and contractors.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, communities and stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, risk management and health & safety compliance.
• Use ecological evidence to inform decision-making and demonstrate conservation success.
• Represent the Trust at local, regional and national levels.

About You

• HND (or equivalent) in Environmental Conservation or a related subject.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing conservation projects and practical land management.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, health & safety, and evidence-based conservation.
• Experience delivering upland conservation projects such as peatland restoration, native woodland regeneration, river restoration or conservation grazing.

Desirable: Experience working in rural Scotland, deer management, wildfire mitigation, and engaging communities in nature conservation.

• Join us and help protect and restore Scotland’s wild places for future generations.