The Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Severn & Wye Nature Programme Manager Shrewsbury, Shropshire £40,019 - £46,337per annum (FTE), depending on skills and experience + 7% pension contribution 6 months Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover 0.6-0.8 FTE (21 or 28 hours per week / 3 or 4 days per week depending on candidate's experience and circumstances) Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu of hours worked will be given. Closing date - 3rd August 2026 Interviews will be held 17th-21st August 2026 Severn & Wye Nature (SWN) is a partnership of the region's leading environmental organisations, bringing together nine Wildlife Trusts alongside The Heart of England Forest, WWT, the National Trust, RSPB, Severn Rivers Trust and The Woodland Trust. We are taking action to kickstart nature's recovery in the heart of England and Wales. By working collaboratively, we can deliver ambitious restoration programmes across a vast landscape - linking together nature, farming and finance for positive change. What you will be doing: As Programme Manager, you will provide continuity of leadership during a critical transition period. The focus will be on maintaining strategic direction, progressing priority projects and strengthening the programmes position to secure funding and move into delivery. The postholder will not be expected to deliver the full programme workplan but will play a key role in progressing priority opportunities, developing early-stage business cases and supporting business development activity with funders, buyers and partners. Working closely with a wide range of partners, you'll provide strategic leadership and coordination, identify and develop new funding opportunities, and refine the programme's pipeline of projects to ensure they are aligned with market demand and delivery readiness. You will have: Strong programme management and strategic delivery experience Experience developing or contributing to business cases, funding bids or investment propositions Ability to translate complex projects into clear, compelling value propositions Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience in environmental programmes, natural capital or nature recovery is advantageous This is a fixed term contract of six months but provided further funding is secured it could be extended for a further 4-6 months to cover the remainder of the maternity period. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service-related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.

Nature Reserves Manager £38,532 - £40,019 depending on skills and experience + 7% pension contribution Shrewsbury, Shropshire Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week ) Closing date - 15th June 2026 Interviews will be held on 23rd & 26th June 2026 We are seeking a Nature Reserves Manager to oversee the day-to-day responsibility for SWT s nature reserves and to work with the Head of Conservation and Policy to ensure that the sites play an enhanced role in achieving our strategic goals in conservation, people engagement and natural capital. This is a key role in ensuring SWT s nature reserves are maintained in good ecological and hydrological condition, are accessible, welcoming and well known to the widest possible audience, and that demonstration sites are managed on a commercially viable basis to deliver ecosystem services, including biodiversity net gain (BNG). What you will be doing: You will oversee annual budgeting, financial monitoring, grant funding applications, environmental land management (ELM) payments and biodiversity net gain (BNG) delivery, ensuring projects are managed on a commercially viable basis and achieve full cost recovery where appropriate. You will also be responsible for maintaining site infrastructure, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, overseeing grazing management, and managing reserve documentation, leases and legal records. Working closely with internal teams, you will help improve accessibility and visitor engagement across SWT sites, strengthen integration with wider SWT programmes, and maximise the contribution of volunteers. We are looking for someone who has: Strong leadership and organisational skills Significant experience in land management within conservation or a related field Strong project management experience Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to build positive working relationships both internally and externally Sound financial planning and management skills A valid UK driving license is essential. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.