Restoring Upland Nature

South of Scotland Policy and Advocacy Officer - Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) - Restoring Upland Nature

Salary: £21,600 per annum – 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

Location: It is anticipated that the appointed Policy and Advocacy Officer will live in the south of Scotland. The appointed person will provide their own office/working base.

The Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) is an ambitious new National Lottery Heritage funded project which aims to build on conservation efforts of the last 20 years and lay the foundations for recovery of red squirrels across the north of England and south of Scotland. Restoring Upland Nature (RUN) is the lead partner for RSRN in the south of Scotland. The overarching aims of this post are: To raise awareness of the importance of red squirrel conservation amongst relevant decision-making agencies and organisations at a local, regional and national level in Scotland; To positively influence policies, legislation, land management and broader environmental practice and grant funding to support positive action to promote and conserve red squirrels in the south of Scotland.

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• Closing Date: 13/09/2026
• Location: South of Scotland
• Level: Main
• Posted: 30/07/2026

Project Manager, North England Golden Eagle Project - Restoring Upland Nature (RUN)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract to end of March 2029 with likely extension to 2032

Location: Home-based, ideally in Northern England, or potentially based in a partnership agency hub office

Restoring Upland Nature (RUN) is seeking a skilled and committed Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of the North England Golden Eagle Project (NEGEP). This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in a high-profile nature restoration initiative. Working under the direction of the CEO, the Project Manager will oversee the development of the project in partnership with Forestry England, national and regional conservation and land management agencies, NGOs, and local communities across Northern England. The role will focus on exploring, developing, and, subject to formal approval, supporting the potential reintroduction of golden eagles to Northern England.

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• Closing Date: 21/08/2026
• Location: Home-based, ideally in Northern England, or potentially based in a partnership agency hub office
• Level: Management
• Posted: 21/07/2026