Director of Transformation
Employer: Bug Life
Location: Remote working with travel and overnights across the UK for meetings
Temporary: Fixed-term for 2 years
Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), flexible working arrangements available
Salary: £76,000 - 80,000 per annum DOE
Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025
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Are you a bold, strategic leader ready to drive transformational change for one of the UK’s most impactful conservation charities?
We are seeking a Director of Transformation to co-lead our organisation into a new era of impact, influence, and operational excellence.
About the RoleIn a dual-leadership model alongside the Director of Conservation, you will define and deliver a Transformational Change Programme that amplifies Buglife’ s mission: securing a thriving future for invertebrates as part of nature’s recovery.
You’ll lead strategic initiatives across systems, people, and processes, shaping a roadmap for sustainable growth and innovation. From organisational design to digital transformation, you’ll be the catalyst for change — building capability, cohesion, and resilience across Buglife.
Key Responsibilities
Lead discovery and strategic direction, assessing internal operations and external opportunities.
Develop and deliver a transformation roadmap with measurable impact.
Inspire and manage cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Communications, Fundraising and Engagement.
Champion inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational cohesion.
Shape Buglife’s global growth strategy and explore new funding models.
Overhaul systems and processes to create a more agile, integrated organisation.
What You’ll Bring
Proven expertise in transformational leadership, business model innovation, and strategic planning.
Experience engaging Boards and senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.
Deep understanding of change management methodologies and programme delivery.
Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
Desirable: Experience in conservation, environmental or science-led sectors; familiarity with digital transformation and international experience or perspective on scaling impact globally.
About Buglife
Buglife is a passionate, science-led charity making a real difference for biodiversity. You’ll be joining at a time of exciting change, with the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future and scale its impact globally. Buglife offers a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a chance to lead with purpose.
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