Project Manager - Seabird Recovery

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.

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.

Please send your completed application to: jobs@ios-wildlifetrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Midnight 30 November 2025

First interview: Week beginning 8 December 2025.

Second interview: Week beginning 15 December 2025