We’re looking for a Chief Insights Officer to lead the insight and intelligence that powers our biggest decisions for nature’s recovery. This role is for someone driven by purpose, excited by complexity and able to spot the signals that shape real change. If you’re motivated by evidence, inspired by possibility and ready to turn insight into bold action for nature and people, we’d love to meet you.

You’ll lead how the Trust uses insight, impact, data, digital tools and forecasting to understand what’s happening around us and make better decisions. Your work will help us choose the right priorities, invest wisely and grow our influence as we move towards our Wilder Derbyshire 2030 vision. You’ll bring clarity when things feel uncertain, momentum when there’s opportunity and thoughtful risk‑taking when ambition calls for it.

To do this well, you’ll need to be naturally curious, open and collaborative - someone who asks good questions, brings people with you and isn’t afraid to say what needs to be said. You’ll be confident challenging assumptions, able to explain complex ideas simply and skilled at building trust across teams, partners and the wider Wildlife Trusts community.

This role might be right for you if:

You’re someone who can make sense of complex information and turn it into something people can use. You’ve led teams or functions in insight, evidence or analytics, and you’re comfortable working with real‑world data - especially the kind that comes with environmental or ecological work.

You know how to spot what matters, explain it clearly and help strategic leaders make good decisions. You’re practical, thoughtful and not afraid to ask the right questions.

You’ll bring:

• Experience leading insight, evidence or analytics work
• Confidence with forecasting, scenario planning and decision‑support
• A good understanding of data governance and digital tools
• Clear, simple communication - even when the topic isn’t
• The ability to influence and build trust at senior levels
• A commitment to using data and AI responsibly

What we can offer you: 

• Flexible working options, we have adopted a 9-day working fortnight meaning all full time staff get a non-working Friday every fortnight 
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, we also have a festive shutdown so all staff get the days between Christmas and New Year off in addition to their leave entitlement 
• Sustainable Travel Employer (extra leave granted for staff using more green, sustainable transport) 
• 9.5% employer pension contribution 
• Electric bike and car salary-sacrifice schemes available 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Life Assurance Scheme 
• Personalised Development programme designed to enhance your knowledge and progress your career 
• A multi-disciplinary business, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, developing your experience and skills 
• A close-knit, friendly and supportive team, with a relaxed office atmosphere 
• Our Values 
• Our work towards a Wilder 2030 is shaped by three core values: 
• Collaborative – We work together with colleagues, volunteers and communities because lasting change happens when everyone is involved. 
• Curious – We ask questions, explore new ideas and stay open to learning so we can keep improving and adapting for nature. 
• Courageous – We take bold action, challenge the status quo and stand up for what wildlife and people need. 

If these values feel like you, you’ll thrive here. 

We are happy to talk flexible working!   

This role will be based at our office in Middleton although a balance of home and office working will be allowed. We are a local charity so applicants should be easily able to access our office and other locations around the county.  

Interviews are planned for week commencing 4th May 2026

For more information please refer to the job description and key terms attached. If you have any questions about the role which are not answered in the attached documents, or require adjustments to the application process, please either email recruitment@derbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773 881188. 

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe that everyone should have access to nature. We expect people to work harmoniously with each other and with volunteers, and to provide help and guidance to others when needed.  As a small charity, our employees need to be willing to be flexible about working arrangements and willing to provide occasional cover for absent staff. We want people to develop professionally and personally while working with us and employees are encouraged to participate in the range of opportunities available to enable this.  

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.  

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.