Wildlife Manager

Location: Sherwood NG21 9JL, Cannock Chase WS15 2UQ, or another agreed local office in the United Kingdom

Salary: £37,537–£39,661 per annum

Company

hirify.global manages and develops the nation’s forests, supporting wildlife habitats, sustainable timber production, cleaner air, and public access to forest environments.

What you will do

• Plan and implement safe, professional wildlife management programmes.
• Protect tree crops from wildlife-related impacts.
• Improve ecosystems and support the creation of vital wildlife habitats.
• Provide leadership and technical support across the district.
• Contribute expertise through national wildlife management networks.

Requirements

• Relevant wildlife management and environmental experience.
• Ability to plan and deliver safe professional management programmes.
• Leadership, collaboration, effective decision-making, and delivery at pace.
• Ability to communicate in accurate spoken English is required.
• Successful candidates must complete a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard check.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency.
• 44 hours per week.
• Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Free parking at hirify.global sites and free entry to National Arboretums.
• Career development, continuing professional development, learning plans, and sponsored professional memberships.

Hiring process

• Submit a 200-word statement about relevant experience and career history plus a personal statement of up to 500 words.
• Interview assessment covers Leadership, Working Together, Making Effective Decisions, and Delivering at Pace.
• The process may include experience, strength-based, technical, presentation, practical, or written assessments.