Nature Conservation Manager

Salary: £47,925 – £51,228 (PO3)
Closing date: 4 Jan 2026
Two-Years Fixed Term Contract
Full Time – 35 Hours

Become a champion for nature in Islington!

This is a two year fixed term opportunity.

Are you passionate about the natural world and ready to make a real impact in an urban environment?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic nature conservation manager to lead the way in preserving and enhancing Islington’s biodiversity and nature reserves.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the ecology centre, a hub for environmental education, community events, and volunteering opportunities.
• Lead the nature conservation team and oversee three local nature reserves ensuring Islington’s biodiversity thrives.
• Drive forward Islington’s biodiversity agenda by overseeing the biodiversity action plan, a network of sites of importance for nature conservation (SINCs) and develop our local nature recovery strategy (LNRS)
• Provide expert ecological advice to support the planning department in shaping the future of the borough’s green spaces.

What’s in it for You?

• Lead an exciting and impactful agenda, working with a dedicated team that’s making Islington greener, healthier, and more sustainable.
• Influence key decisions in the development and management of the borough’s natural environment.
• Be part of a dynamic community-driven team, working on diverse environmental projects that directly benefit local residents and visitors.

Are you ready to make a difference? If you’re an experienced nature conservation leader with a passion for ecology, community engagement, and making Islington a better place to live and work, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us make Islington greener and healthier

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Jon Ryan – Head of Natural Environment
[email protected]