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Head of Strategic Projects

THE LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST
49,747 per year
Head Office (Victoria)
Full-time
10th June 2026
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Head of Strategic Projects (Hybrid)

Term: Fixed term contract ending 30 th May 2028

Hours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £49,747

We also offer:

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
  • Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
  • Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave schemes

Location: Head Office (Victoria) and occasional site travel typically 1-2 days per week, remaining from home

Flexible working: Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are available from day one including the opportunity to work compressed hours. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4 days per week. 

Role & Responsibilities 

Looking for a role where you can help shape the future of nature recovery in London?

Ready to help deliver ambitious projects that restore habitats, support communities and inspire the next generation of nature recovery leaders?

We’re looking for a Head of Strategic Projects to join London Wildlife Trust’s Nature Recovery team. Reporting to the Director of Nature Recovery, you’ll lead a team delivering a diverse portfolio of strategic projects spanning woodland and waterways restoration, ecological monitoring and youth skills development. You’ll oversee established projects, support the development of new nature recovery initiatives, and help strengthen and monitor the impact of our work.

You will:

  • Lead and support a multidisciplinary team delivering practical, innovative and ambitious nature recovery work across London
  • Oversee delivery and development of the Keeping it Wild traineeship, helping young people build skills and pathways into nature recovery careers
  • Shape new projects and partnerships that support the Trust’s long-term ambitions for nature
  • Support ecological monitoring and evidence-led approaches that strengthen the impact of our work
  • Build collaborative relationships with communities, funders and partners to deliver projects with lasting impact for wildlife and people

Our ideal Head of Strategic Projects

We’re looking for someone with strong programme leadership and partnership skills, significant experience of managing complex projects and teams, and a passion for helping people and nature thrive together.

(Please see job description for full person specification)

Closing Date: 10 th June 2026 at 9.30am

Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 24 th and

25thJuneand reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/jobs. 

We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding here: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/safeguarding.