The Wildlife Trusts
Project Manager - Seabird Recovery Salary: up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) Location: You will be based at our Head Office, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. Hybrid Working is available if already resident on the Isles on Scilly. Full time: 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term contract: to 31st March 2027, for the development phase of the project possibility of extension dependent on funding Closing date for applications: Midnight 7 December 2025 First interview: Week beginning 8 December 2025 Second interview: Week beginning 15 December 2025 We are embarking on an ambitious and landmark project to help protect and restore globally important seabird populations across the Isles of Scilly. As Project Manager, you ll play a central role in preparing for the successful delivery of a complex and high-profile rat eradication programme, one that will have lasting benefits for wildlife, habitats, and island communities. We are seeking an experienced and talented Project Manager who is as comfortable managing budgets and reporting to funders as they are chatting with members of the public. The successful candidate will excel at developing efficient processes, navigating complex logistical challenges, and bringing together diverse partners and stakeholders. You ll be someone who thrives on problem-solving and collaboration, combining strong organisational and logistical skills with sound judgement, creativity, and the ability to build positive relationships. You will have experience of working with local communities and stakeholders in a collaborative and sensitive way. You will have substantial experience of working in conservation or in other equally complex situations, and will be confident managing contractors, technical specialists, and community engagement activities. Line-management responsibilities will be for the Seabird Recovery team which consists of two members of staff in first instance, but this may increase depending on project needs. Above all, you ll share our passion for keeping Scilly special - and bring the drive, flexibility, and commitment needed to help us deliver a project of global ecological significance. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to your application for this exciting and significant role. About Us The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is the only charity managing land for wildlife in Scilly. We are the UK s smallest Wildlife Trust, but we have by far the greatest impact in relation to the scale of our place, being responsible for about half of the land across the Isles of Scilly. We are central to the tourism industry and the largest part of the local voluntary sector. We manage our land for rare species and habitats, for its outstanding archaeological interest, and to provide access, enjoyment and understanding to local people and visitors. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. Together we have more than 944,000 members across the UK, with have over 38,000 volunteers and 3,600 staff, and 600 trustees caring for 100,000 hectares of land. We act together to reverse the loss of wildlife, prevent climate catastrophe and ensure everyone has access to nature on their doorstep. About You This is a pivotal role, and we re looking for an experienced and adaptable project manager with a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-partner projects - ideally within conservation, environmental management, or similarly intricate operational settings. You will have the confidence and capability to oversee the planning, coordination, and preparation of a major seabird recovery project, ensuring that all strands of work align effectively to deliver measurable outcomes on time and within scope. You will combine exceptional organisational and logistical skills with sound judgement, creativity, and a calm, solutions-focused approach. Solid experience of working with the public to bring about a major project, managing contractors, technical specialists, and collaborating with project partners will be key, as will the ability to anticipate challenges, plan proactively, and adapt to evolving priorities. You ll bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from members of the local community to project partners to technical experts and funders. You will understand the importance of collaboration and diplomacy in maintaining trust and momentum across a diverse partnership. Line management experience would be an advantage, as you lead and support team members through different phases of the project. You ll be confident fostering a positive, inclusive working culture that encourages others to deliver their best work and feel part of something meaningful. Above all, you ll share our passion for protecting what makes the Isles of Scilly so special. You ll be motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference for seabirds, habitats, and the wider island community; helping to deliver one of the most significant conservation initiatives of its kind in the UK. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
Project Manager - Seabird Recovery Salary: up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) Location: You will be based at our Head Office, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. Hybrid Working is available if already resident on the Isles on Scilly. Full time: 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term contract: to 31st March 2027, for the development phase of the project possibility of extension dependent on funding Closing date for applications: Midnight 7 December 2025 First interview: Week beginning 8 December 2025 Second interview: Week beginning 15 December 2025 We are embarking on an ambitious and landmark project to help protect and restore globally important seabird populations across the Isles of Scilly. As Project Manager, you ll play a central role in preparing for the successful delivery of a complex and high-profile rat eradication programme, one that will have lasting benefits for wildlife, habitats, and island communities. We are seeking an experienced and talented Project Manager who is as comfortable managing budgets and reporting to funders as they are chatting with members of the public. The successful candidate will excel at developing efficient processes, navigating complex logistical challenges, and bringing together diverse partners and stakeholders. You ll be someone who thrives on problem-solving and collaboration, combining strong organisational and logistical skills with sound judgement, creativity, and the ability to build positive relationships. You will have experience of working with local communities and stakeholders in a collaborative and sensitive way. You will have substantial experience of working in conservation or in other equally complex situations, and will be confident managing contractors, technical specialists, and community engagement activities. Line-management responsibilities will be for the Seabird Recovery team which consists of two members of staff in first instance, but this may increase depending on project needs. Above all, you ll share our passion for keeping Scilly special - and bring the drive, flexibility, and commitment needed to help us deliver a project of global ecological significance. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to your application for this exciting and significant role. About Us The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is the only charity managing land for wildlife in Scilly. We are the UK s smallest Wildlife Trust, but we have by far the greatest impact in relation to the scale of our place, being responsible for about half of the land across the Isles of Scilly. We are central to the tourism industry and the largest part of the local voluntary sector. We manage our land for rare species and habitats, for its outstanding archaeological interest, and to provide access, enjoyment and understanding to local people and visitors. We are one of 46 Wildlife Trusts a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. Together we have more than 944,000 members across the UK, with have over 38,000 volunteers and 3,600 staff, and 600 trustees caring for 100,000 hectares of land. We act together to reverse the loss of wildlife, prevent climate catastrophe and ensure everyone has access to nature on their doorstep. About You This is a pivotal role, and we re looking for an experienced and adaptable project manager with a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-partner projects - ideally within conservation, environmental management, or similarly intricate operational settings. You will have the confidence and capability to oversee the planning, coordination, and preparation of a major seabird recovery project, ensuring that all strands of work align effectively to deliver measurable outcomes on time and within scope. You will combine exceptional organisational and logistical skills with sound judgement, creativity, and a calm, solutions-focused approach. Solid experience of working with the public to bring about a major project, managing contractors, technical specialists, and collaborating with project partners will be key, as will the ability to anticipate challenges, plan proactively, and adapt to evolving priorities. You ll bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from members of the local community to project partners to technical experts and funders. You will understand the importance of collaboration and diplomacy in maintaining trust and momentum across a diverse partnership. Line management experience would be an advantage, as you lead and support team members through different phases of the project. You ll be confident fostering a positive, inclusive working culture that encourages others to deliver their best work and feel part of something meaningful. Above all, you ll share our passion for protecting what makes the Isles of Scilly so special. You ll be motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference for seabirds, habitats, and the wider island community; helping to deliver one of the most significant conservation initiatives of its kind in the UK. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
The Wildlife Trusts
People and Culture (HR) Assistant Salary: up to £24,565 Location: Hybrid-Newark Office Tuesdays to Thursdays, working from home Mondays and Fridays Full time: 35 hours per week Contract: 12 month temporary contract Closing date for applications: 7 December 2025 First interview: 12 December 2025 Second interview: 18 December 2025 About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and Work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You If you are an excellent administrator looking for a role that will support the People and Culture and Learning and Development team in an exciting period of change at one of the UK s best-loved nature charities, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. You are someone with sound experience working as a People and Culture Assistant in a complex and fast-moving environment. Proactively setting things in motion is something that you feel comfortable doing. This is a great opportunity for a highly organised and efficient administrator to join our small central People and Culture and Learning and Development teams. You will play a key role in providing comprehensive administrative support across these functions. This will include training and development, recruitment and selection, induction, onboarding and file management. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to manage last minute requests, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask. A professional and composed demeanour is a must! You will always uphold strict confidentiality and discretion, demonstrate a proactive attitude and, remain flexible by supporting other areas of admin where required. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
People and Culture (HR) Assistant Salary: up to £24,565 Location: Hybrid-Newark Office Tuesdays to Thursdays, working from home Mondays and Fridays Full time: 35 hours per week Contract: 12 month temporary contract Closing date for applications: 7 December 2025 First interview: 12 December 2025 Second interview: 18 December 2025 About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and Work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You If you are an excellent administrator looking for a role that will support the People and Culture and Learning and Development team in an exciting period of change at one of the UK s best-loved nature charities, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. You are someone with sound experience working as a People and Culture Assistant in a complex and fast-moving environment. Proactively setting things in motion is something that you feel comfortable doing. This is a great opportunity for a highly organised and efficient administrator to join our small central People and Culture and Learning and Development teams. You will play a key role in providing comprehensive administrative support across these functions. This will include training and development, recruitment and selection, induction, onboarding and file management. You will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to manage last minute requests, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask. A professional and composed demeanour is a must! You will always uphold strict confidentiality and discretion, demonstrate a proactive attitude and, remain flexible by supporting other areas of admin where required. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.
