Ireland Mammal Programme Manager

About Vincent Wildlife Trust and the Role

Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) is a well-established charity renowned for pioneering conservation initiatives aimed at halting and reversing declines in threatened mammal species across Britain, Ireland, and mainland Europe. To support its mission in Ireland, VWT is looking for a dedicated Mammal Programme Manager. This position will focus on developing and implementing evidence-driven conservation strategies to facilitate mammal species recovery.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will manage conservation projects, working closely with universities by co-funding and supervising PhD research. Collaboration with partner NGOs will also be essential to maximize impact beyond what VWT could achieve alone. The candidate will be expected to lead projects and programmes successfully from their initial design stages through to delivery and evaluation.

Requirements

• Proven success in conservation interventions and delivery.
• Field experience in mammal conservation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage programmes from conception to evaluation.

Additional Details

This role is primarily home-based within Ireland. Interested applicants should refer to the Job Pack at www.vincentwildlife.ie. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 4 September 2026, either via email to the provided address or by postal mail to the Vincent Wildlife Trust's office in Ledbury.