Head of Nature Recovery Programme Delivery


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	from £62,404 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Scotland
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Head of Nature Recovery Programme Delivery will lead the delivery of Forestry England's Nature Recovery Programme, ensuring that strategic ambitions are translated into effective programmes, projects and workstreams that deliver measurable environmental outcomes. This role will be ultimately accountable for the delivery of the programme.

The postholder will provide leadership across programme management, governance, assurance, planning, performance and resource management, ensuring that delivery remains aligned to organisational priorities and achieves agreed outcomes, milestones and benefits. They will build and lead a high-performing programme delivery function, developing capability across programme management disciplines and embedding consistent approaches to planning, reporting, assurance and

continuous improvement.

Working closely with senior leaders, programme sponsors, programme managers, delivery teams and external partners, the role will establish and maintain effective programme governance arrangements, oversee programme planning and financial performance, and ensure that risks, dependencies and issues are effectively managed.

Essential requirements

Skills, knowledge & experience Essential professional and technical experience • Significant experience leading complex programmes or portfolios, delivering outcomes through multiple projects and stakeholders. • Strong programme management expertise, including planning, governance, risk and performance management. • Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage resources effectively. • Experience managing substantial budgets and ensuring robust financial control. • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into delivery plans. Desirable professional and technical experience • Experience delivering large-scale environmental, conservation or land management programmes. • Understanding of nature recovery, biodiversity conservation and environmental policy. Qualifications Desirable • Professional programme or project management qualification (e.g. MSP, APM, or equivalent). • Membership of a relevant professional body.

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