Head of Farmer-led Nature Recovery

Head of Farmer‑led Nature Recovery

Closing date:
Tuesday 25 August 2026

Salary: £45,423 – £46,786 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 per week (flexible working arrangements considered)

Based at:
Elm Tree Court, Devizes and Great Chalfield, with regular travel across Wiltshire, and some home working

Reports to:

Director of Nature Recovery

Help shape the future of farming and nature recovery. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is looking for an ambitious, collaborative and inspiring leader to drive our pioneering programme of farmer‑led landscape‑scale nature recovery.

Working alongside the Director of Nature Recovery, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a portfolio that includes the Great Chalfield Learning Hub, Chalkland Revival, Western Forest and Project Peewit, driving partnerships, training and policy influence across the UK.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, ornithologists and advisers, collaborating with the Nature Recovery Leadership Team to grow impact, develop new opportunities and build partnerships that shape the future of nature recovery.

You’ll bring strategic leadership, credibility in farming, land management or conservation, and a passion for collaboration to deliver lasting change.

• Company pension & Salary exchange scheme
• Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro‑rata)
• Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
• Free tea and coffee
• Head office in town centre with parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults  staff will receive safeguarding training and must comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policy.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse organisation. All job applicants will be assessed fairly.