Strategy Coordinator

Wellcome Sanger Institute; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature conservation organization is seeking a Nature Conservation Manager to spearhead conservation efforts in Islington. In this two-year position, the successful candidate will identify income streams, coordinate reporting, and provide management support for nature reserves. Applicants should have a relevant higher education degree, experience in project management, and strong communication skills. This role includes a Civil Service Pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexi time

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental issues in Scotland.
• Experience in project management and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify income streams for NatureScot initiatives.
• Support communication work including social media.
• Provide support on nature reserve management.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Understanding of Scotland's environment

IT systems proficiency

Education

Relevant higher education degree

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

NatureScot is looking for an enthusiastic Nature Conservation Manager to lead the way in Islington. This is a two‑year fixed term opportunity focused on natural conservation in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop income streams for NatureScot initiatives.
• Coordinate reporting on NNRs and prepare annual reports.
• Support communication work including website, social media, external media responses.
• Assist in developing new income streams and project management.
• Provide advice and support on nature reserve management to operational NNR teams.
• Collaborate with NNR staff to deliver ambitions for nature, biodiversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Scotland's environment and drivers influencing reserve management.
• Good understanding of positive land management measures balancing conservation and access.
• Experience in project management or solid understanding of project principles.
• Creative and flexible approach with proven ability to adapt, solve problems and work in diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal communication and engagement skills; ability to represent NatureScot externally and influence partners.
• Relevant higher education degree or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience.
• Experience with IT systems including email, Word, Excel, GIS and website management.
• Living and working in the UK, resident in Scotland, and able to undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.

Prerequisites

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be resident in Scotland for the duration of the contract.

Benefits

• Civil Service Pension scheme – employer contribution of 9.5%.
• Generous holiday allowance including 5 fixed public holidays, 2 after Christmas, and 2 days paid volunteering leave.
• Flexi time, hybrid working and job share options.
• Employee discount scheme, cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
• Access to employee assistance programme, wellbeing focus and learning opportunities.

Application Process

Apply by submitting a CV and Supporting Statement. If you are an internal applicant, please read the Self Service Guide (eRDMS A3155575). External applicants should use the online job portal.