Scottish Wildlife Trust
Ranger - East Coast
Salary: £24,000-£25,600 FTE dependant on experience
Status: Full time Fixed term until end February 2025
Field location: various reserves over East Coast of Scotland
Office location: West Livingston with flexibility and hybrid approach
Application deadline is 31 March. Interviews to be held 8 April.
The role
We are looking for a well organised individual with the skills to deliver a practical and ecological work programme across 17 wildlife reserves. Working with volunteers and contractors this post carries a significant level of responsibility and offers great potential for the right person to make a real impact.
In addition, you will assist the East Central Scotland Reserves Manager by representing the Trust at partnership and other external meetings.
The candidate (Possibly you!):
Applicants should have a background in wildlife conservation including, hands on experience in nature reserve management, community engagement, species surveying and be able to demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.
Essential skills required
- Full clean driving licence
- HND or similar level qualification in a relevant subject such as environmental conservation, countryside management or ecology.
- Minimum of two years working in a similar role – to include experience of land management and coordinating conservation work with contractors and volunteers.
- Experience of the preparation and implementation of risk assessments
- Previous experience in using Microsoft office based products (Word, Excel, Microsoft teams)
- Certificates to use brushcutter, chainsaw, herbicide application are desirable
- Tree safety Certificate is desirable.
For further information please download the attached job description or email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk for more information.
The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.
About us
For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
Closing Date: 31/03/2024 Location: East Coast of Scotland