Head of Land Use and Biodiversity

Salary: £42,436 (FTE)

Are you passionate about connecting, protecting and creating opportunities for thriving nature and community? We are, and this new post presents an exciting opportunity to help lead and shape our future work on land use and biodiversity in rural South Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, motivated and flexible senior manager with a background in Ecology, Environmental Management, land management or a related discipline. We offer generous terms and conditions, a great team culture and opportunities for career development.

Interested? Click here to download the full Job Pack

Once you have read the job pack, we welcome enquiries and/or an informal discussion of the role with Cara Gillespie (Chief Executive) in advance of applying. Please contact recruitment@sup.org.uk to arrange this.

To apply, please provide:

• A current CV, and
• A covering letter, indicating your reasons for applying and outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the Person Specification.

We are able to accept applications in alternative formats. If you have any form of access needs, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

Closing Date:

Please submit by email to recruitment@sup.org.uk  by 10 am on Monday 2nd March 2026.

First stage Interviews (online): Tuesday 10th March 2026

Second stage Interviews (in person): Tuesday 24th March 2026

Start date: 4th May 2026 (desired)