In this role you will lead landscape-scale nature restoration across the South West, focusing on Dorset and Wiltshire. You’ll work with Property Teams and Farmers to embed nature-positive land-management practices that support restoration across farms, woodlands, uplands, and urban green spaces. You will translate ambitious nature-recovery goals into practical delivery, supported by ecological assessments, funding activity, and collaboration with partners. This is an opportunity to shape regional conservation work within a nationally ambitious strategy and to contribute to measurable biodiversity gains. You will join a regional delivery team driving transformational nature recovery in a high
Pay / Benefits
pension scheme up to 10% basic salary
free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children
EV car lease scheme
Season ticket loan
Holiday allowance up to 32 days + purchase
Flexible working wherever possible
Responsibilities
Lead habitat restoration and species-recovery initiatives across varied habitats
Support Property Teams and Farmers to adopt nature-positive, low-carbon land-management practices
Shape land-management to embed nature recovery at a landscape scale
Conduct ecological assessments, manage contracts, and develop monitoring plans
Ensure measurable outcomes such as habitat condition improvements and biodiversity net gain
Proactively secure funding and collaborate with grant specialists and regional delivery teams
Represent the National Trust in regional collaborations and coordinate with partners and contractors for large-scale restoration
Key requirements
Proven experience delivering nature recovery across varied habitats
Experience mentoring, managing, or leading others
Strong collaborative approach to bring teams and partners together
Credibility with Restore Nature sector, partner organisations, farmers, and local communities
Understanding of land use and management challenges with track record of maximizing nature gain
Confident communication and negotiation skills to inspire and build trust
Solid knowledge of UK conservation policy and funding landscape
Ability to translate ambitious goals into practical, high-impact delivery
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