At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead evidence-led conservation strategies and integrate innovative technologies for nature recovery.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, a leading organisation in nature conservation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Yorkshire's natural environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in conservation, data analysis, and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This role will help to deliver our ambition to achieve 30% of positively managed land and sea for nature across Yorkshire, in line with our blueprint for nature recovery – Bringing Yorkshire's Nature Back. You will play a central role in embedding evidence‑led decision‑making across the Trust, ensuring our work is targeted, effective, and responsive to a changing environment.
Sitting at the intersection of ecology, technology, and policy, you will lead the integration of scientific evidence into conservation planning, strategy, and funding proposals, while working closely with practitioners, academics, and partner organisations. You will oversee key research and monitoring initiatives, including ecological modelling and landscape‑scale data analysis, ensuring outputs are robust, relevant, and influence conservation outcomes across Yorkshire.
You will also lead the development of our data and insight capability, establishing strong data governance, standards, and systems while championing the use of innovative technologies such as GIS, remote sensing, AI, drones, acoustics, and eDNA. Working collaboratively with Digital Transformation and IT teams, you will ensure data systems are secure, integrated, and aligned with organisational needs, while delivering high‑quality reports, visualisations, and insights that communicate impact effectively.
You will bring strong experience in working with applied scientific data, including designing research, analysing complex and spatial datasets, and producing clear, insightful outputs for varied audiences. You will be confident using GIS and analytical tools such as R or Python, with strong statistical and modelling skills, and a thorough understanding of data quality, governance, and reproducibility.
An experienced and collaborative leader, you will have the ability to motivate teams and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, combining excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into compelling, evidence‑based narratives. You will also demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills, a strategic mindset, and a deep commitment to nature conservation. An advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is essential, along with knowledge of UK conservation policy.
Conservation Evidence and Insight Manager in Skipton employer: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises nature conservation and employee development. With a strong commitment to evidence-led decision-making, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the environment while benefiting from opportunities for professional growth and the use of cutting-edge technologies. Located in the heart of Yorkshire, the Trust offers a unique chance to contribute to vital conservation efforts in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
