Senior Nature Recovery Manager

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable trust for nature conservation is seeking a Senior Nature Recovery Manager in Sheffield. The successful candidate will manage seven nature reserves and lead a team in implementing conservation projects. Qualified candidates should have over 5 years of experience in ecology, strong management skills, and familiarity with fundraising. The role offers a competitive salary of £41,132.60 per annum with benefits including a pension scheme and staff events.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Onsite parking

Staff events

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of substantial and relevant experience of ecology and environmental conservation.
• Experience of raising funds from government, local authority and other sources.
• Experience working with local people including volunteers and public/private sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the seven Sheffield & Rotherham wildlife trust nature reserves.
• Develop and deliver nature recovery and habitat management programmes.
• Plan and oversee conservation projects, budget, and staff management.
• Engage with local people, partners, funders and volunteers.

Skills

Ecology and environmental conservation

Project development

Land management

Fundraising

Staff management

Policy development

Community engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

This nature recovery role is an exciting opportunity to lead on management of the Trust’s 15 nature reserves including several SSSIs and ancient woodlands such as the award‑winning Centenary Riverside Local Nature Reserve and the stunning Wyming Brook (SSSI).

You will need to be passionate about nature recovery with a good practical understanding of species and habitat conservation and how to deliver it. Qualified to postgraduate levels with over 5 years of relevant experience you will lead, manage and develop the nature reserves team. This will include day‑to‑day responsibility for seven of the Trust’s reserves, liaison with our land management and evidence teams and community wildlife rangers.

The Senior Nature Recovery Manager is responsible for directly managing a suite of seven Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) nature reserves across the local nature recovery network and overseeing the wider nature reserves team. There is a wide range of technical nature recovery work to manage, with a substantial degree of autonomy. The wider team includes land management team officers, community wildlife rangers, an ecological monitoring officer and numerous volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the seven Sheff. & Rotherham wildlife trust nature reserves and a team of staff, volunteers, and officers.
• Develop and deliver nature recovery and habitat management programmes.
• Plan and oversee conservation projects, budget, and staff management.
• Engage with local people, partners, funders, community rangers and volunteers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5+ years of substantial and relevant experience of ecology and environmental conservation.
• Extensive experience of project development and land management.
• Experience of raising funds from government, local authority and other sources.
• Experience of working with local people including volunteers, trainees and public & private sector partners.
• Staff & budget management experience.
• Staff recruitment and employment experience.
• Experience of developing policies and procedures.

This role will require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Position Details

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £41,132.60 per annum

Contract type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: 9% non‑contributory pension scheme (after qualifying period), onsite parking, staff events and training.

Closing Date: 05‑02‑2026

How to Apply

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