About this role

Were looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Scotland Director at RSPB.

Director, RSPB Scotland

Reference

AUG20269233

Location

Edinburgh – Flexibile Working + Travel

Hours

Full Time

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£88,641.00 - £94,638.00 Per Annum

Benefits

Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Lead the future of nature in Scotland

We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Scotland Director at RSPB.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nature recovery, influence policy at the highest levels, and lead a passionate, purpose-driven team delivering real impact across Scotland.

As Scotland Director, you will play a central role in shaping RSPB’s overall direction while ensuring delivery of ambitious, evidence-based programmes that protect and restore nature.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (to which this role reports) and the Management Board to shape RSPB’s vision and translate strategy into impactful action across

Scotland you will

Lead the development and delivery of aligned, prioritised programmes that achieve measurable outcomes for nature

Provide strategic senior leadership within organisational governance structures and contribute to UK-wide strategy and decision-making

Build and maintain influential relationships with government, partners, funders, and stakeholders

Represent RSPB at national and on occasion international levels, including media work Inspire and develop a high-performing, inclusive team

Ensure effective systems are in place to manage risk, maintain compliance, and support strong organisational performance

Play a significant role in leading the implementation and ongoing delivery of the organisational structure, re-design and priorities within the One RSPB transformation programme including vision, principles and strategic delivery programme for Scotland and RSPB

Provide strategic support for the development and delivery of major projects, including at present the Orkney Native Wildlife Project, the Cairngorms Connect partnership and the Peatland Programme.

This is a permanent full-time role. While working flexibly, the successful candidate will be expected to be based in Scotland and there will be a significant element of travel required.

The closing date for this position will be

Sunday 13th September 2026 with interviews being conducted in person in Edinburgh on

30th September and the

1st October 2026.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.