Advertised from 8 September 2026

Role

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.

Main objectives:

• 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.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.

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

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

The benefits

• Flexi time/Hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
• Weekly wellness hour
• Generous Sick pay allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and Development focus

Application notes

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th September, 12 noon

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 8th October 2026