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Forest Liaison Officer - Forestry and Land Scotland
Location: Huntly
Salary: £34,028 - £36,302 + 37% Employer Pension Contributions
Contractual hours: 37 / Basis: Full time
Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in helping look after something incredibly valuable to the people of Scotland and its visitors – Scotland’s national forests and land.
The planning and environment teams work closely with other teams and specialists to design sustainable forests of the future. Our forests and land deliver multiple benefits, often within the same space.
GIS Survey Technician - Forestry and Land Scotland
Location: Multiple (See JD)
Salary: £31,611 - £33,125 + 27% employer pension contributions
Contractual hours: 37 / Basis: Full time
Forestry and Land Scotland manages and protects Scotland’s national forests and land. Join us and take pride in helping look after Scotland’s national forests and land.
East Region is looking for two Survey GIS Technicians to join the Planning and Environment team. As a Survey GIS Technician, you will carry out quality assurance checks on survey contractors, lead on plant health issues in your area and work alongside the regional GIS technician to ensure that our sub-compartment database is kept up to date.
Head of Conservation & Engagement (Maternity Cover) - Fife Coast & Countryside Trust
£42,686 to £51,302 (FC9) FTE
Full-time (36 hours per week)
Contract Length: 12-13 months
Location: Glenrothes, Fife
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife’s natural heritage and a commitment to promoting understanding and care for the natural environment through outdoor learning; and believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace. We are currently seeking a ‘Head of Conservation & Engagement’ to join us on a temporary basis covering a period of maternity leave. Managing multiple demands and prioritizing effectively will be essential in leading and inspiring your team in the development and delivery of the FCCT’s Conservation and Engagement Plan.
Path Builder - A.C.T Heritage Ltd.
We are an independent environmental construction company specialising in Upland and Lowland footpath construction, Bridge and Boardwalk infrastructure, machine works and Access Management. Due to continued development we are seeking to expand our capacity by finding the right person to join our experienced team.
We are looking to expand our upland footpath team. Successful applicants will work as part of a highly experienced team with the predominant task of constructing and maintaining hand-built mountain footpaths.
Ecology Officer (Planning) - The Highland Council
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Highland Council’s Environment Team, a small team of specialist officers that advise the Council on issues affecting the Scottish Highland’s exceptional countryside, heritage and natural resources. Highland Council is the largest Local Authority in the UK with the longest coastline and home to many of the country’s most important and iconic habitats and species. The successful candidate will deliver significant biodiversity enhancement improvements across the region and shape biodiversity policy.
Senior Ecology Officer - The Highland Council
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Highland Council’s Environment Team, a small team of specialist officers that advise the Council on issues affecting the Scottish Highland’s exceptional countryside, heritage and natural resources. Highland Council is the largest Local Authority in the UK with the longest coastline and home to many of the country’s most important and iconic habitats and species.
Forestry & Harvesting Management Opportunities - Scottish Woodlands
We have exciting opportunities for a Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager and Harvesting Manager, to join our progressive team to service both our existing client base and expanding business. The successful candidates will be based in our Fort William office and duties will include all aspects of woodland establishment, restructuring and management from planning through to harvesting, compliance with Health & Safety regulations and other legislation relevant to forestry operations, liaising directly with a range of clients and contractors, preparing and managing budgets, GIS mapping, processing grant scheme applications and planning forestry operations.
Modern Apprenticeship - Assistant Countryside Ranger - Falkirk Council
Appointment Type: Fixed Term Position – 18 months
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Hours: 37
Salary: £23,088
Falkirk Council are recruiting for an Apprentice Assistant Countryside Ranger to join our team at Muiravonside Country Park, Falkirk. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a foothold in the conservation sector, gaining experience in a varied Ranger role while completing a Modern Apprenticeship in Rural Skills with SRUC.
Education & Engagement Officer - North West Highlands Geopark Ltd
We are hiring! - We are looking for two Education and Engagement Officers.
Do you have a passion for engaging people with the natural and cultural heritage of the North West Highlands? If you do, then the role of Education and Engagement Officer could be perfect for you! This is an opportunity for two hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our team to work with the communities of the North West Highlands on the Access Connect and Take Part programme of activities.
Senior Forest Manager / Forest Manager - Scottish Woodlands
Due to our increasing activities and expanding work programme in North Scotland, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Forest Manger / Forest Manager, to join our progressive team to service both our existing client base and expanding business. The successful candidate will be based out of our Banchory office. The role will involve all include all aspects of woodland establishment, restructuring and management from planning through to harvesting, compliance with Health & Safety regulations and other legislation relevant to forestry operations, liaising directly with a range of clients and contractors, use of GIS mapping systems, preparing and managing budgets, processing grant scheme applications and planning forestry operations.
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Forsinard Flows
The Forsinard Flows National Nature Reserve consists of a huge expanse of designated blanket peatland, which is part of the largest terrestrial Special Area for Conservation in the UK, and part of the tentative World Heritage Site bid. This post will help with the running of the Field Centre, education facilities and a laboratory, in order to help facilitate the continuation and growth of research work in the Flow Country, under the auspices of the Flows Research Hub.
Natural Heritage Officer - Development Plans & Heritage - Shetland Islands Council
£43,691.30 - £45,448.20 per annum, inclusive of Distance Islands Allowance
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
Shetland is an archipelago in north of the British Isles where you will find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and a dynamic, forward-looking society. The islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities.
Seasonal Ranger - Forest - RSPB
Location: Abernethy
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 Per Annum
Duration: 4 – 5 months
There are 2 full-time roles available, one for 4 months and one for 5 months. We will also consider part-time applicants.
RSPB Scotland is seeking to employ two friendly, responsible Rangers to assist our existing Abernethy visitor team in patrolling honeypot sites and vulnerable areas of the reserve. The main part of the role will be patrolling the key footpaths and core visitor areas to chat to people and ensure they are accessing the nature reserve responsibly.
Seasonal Ranger - Mountain - RSPB
Location: Abernethy
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 Per Annum
This is a fixed-term role for 2.5 months, full-time for 37.5 hours per week. Part-time hours are also an option, please specify in your application if preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the spectacular Abernethy Reserve to help protect the wild and fragile Cairngorm Plateau.
We are looking for a reliable, responsible Ranger with proven mountain experience and excellent people skills to patrol the plateau over the summer season.
Seasonal Project Officer x 5 - Scottish Invasive Species Initiative
We are currently looking for 4 x Seasonal Project Officers in various locations across project area. See below for details.
The Scottish Invasive Species Initiative is a multi-year project in northern Scotland, which aims to encourage communities to tackle invasive non-native species such as Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and American mink. It is currently funded by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund.
Ecologist - Whitcher Wildlife Ltd
Salary between £26,000 & £45,000 dependent on experience.
Full or part-time (full time preferred).
Permanent role
Barnsley / Hybrid
Whitcher Wildlife Ltd are looking for a number of ecologists at various stages of their career to join our small but growing business. Having been operating for over 25 years, currently with twelve staff, we are looking to increase our workforce to meet the ever growing demand for ecological services.
Freelance Community Ranger - Tayvallich Initiative
Remuneration: £150 per day (inclusive of VAT if applicable) for 104 days per year. £31,200 total fee
Freelance opportunity, 24 months fixed term, from early June 2024 to 30 May 2026
Hours: on average 2 days a week (with flexibility to meet the varying demands of this role). Some out-of-hours working will be required
Are you passionate about working with communities? Do you love nature and the outdoors, and have the enthusiasm and versatility to help our community be more engaged with the land in our guardianship and actively involved in its management?
We are seeking a part-time, freelance Community Ranger to strengthen connections between local communities and the land Tayvallich Initiative (TI) owns on their behalf, encompassing its natural and cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on people who are experiencing barriers to becoming involved.
Assistant Warden - North-East Scotland Coastal Reserves - RSPB
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: 9 months
Hours: Part Time 30 hours per week (4 days)
Location: Loch of Strathbeg based + work at other reserves
An amazing opportunity to work on a fantastic range of reserves on some of the most important areas for wildlife within the North-East of Scotland. The group of five reserves cover lochs, a range of associated wetland habitats, farmland, dunes systems, seabird cliffs and woodlands that are home to a diverse range of wildlife and we need your help to keep them special. We are looking for someone enthusiastic with good practical and communication skills, and who will become a key part of our small, friendly, dedicated team.
Croft Woodland Adviser - Western Isles (Lewis & Harris) - Woodland Trust
Part Time (18.75 hours), permanent
The Croft Woodlands Project is a partnership initiative between Woodland Trust Scotland, Point & Sandwick Trust, Scottish Forestry, Scottish Crofting Federation, the Woodland Croft Partnership, Shetland Amenity Trust, Orkney Woodlands Project and Communities Housing Trust. The aim is to engage crofters in woodland creation and management on their holdings to deliver multiple benefits in terms of biodiversity, agricultural diversification, landscape and environment. This role receives generous support from Point & Sandwick Trust.
Head Gardener - National Trust for Scotland
Salary range: £36,469 - £40,342 pro-rata, per annum
Hours: 40
Location: Pitmedden Gardens and Haddo House
The Key Purposes of the job will be met by ensuring the conservation and practical maintenance of the garden and policies – whether through delegation to other staff/volunteers, or personal participation - in terms of: Practical horticulture; Plantsmanship; Research and development; Interpretation.
Senior Policy Officer – Water - RSPB
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Flexible in UK
An outstanding opportunity to help turn around the alarming state of England's freshwater habitats. You will work with a diverse range of teams across the RSPB to drive forward our policy and advocacy work on water and coastal policy issues and influence important debates and decisions across the England.
Location: Corrimony, Inverness, Highland, IV63 6TW
Salary: £36,577.00 - £39,267.00 pa
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking to combine your passion for nature with your land management and communication skills? If so this is the prefect role for you! Set in the North West Highlands, RSPB Corrimony reserve is part of the iconic Glen Affric landscape. We are looking for a site manager to be based in the local community and manage our nature reserve.
Community Forest Manager - Aigas Community Forest
£35,000 - £45,000 per year FTE (paid pro-rata) (dependent on experience)
Between 16 and 24 hours per week (2-3 days)
Temporary contract for a period of 23 months
Location: Aigas, By Beauly Inverness-shire
Aigas Community Forest covers an area of 260 hectares. The Forest is presently delivering a LTFP. We are looking for an experienced forester/forest manager to work with the board to continue the work to implement this plan and to put into practice our Vision for the future of the forest, which includes working with volunteers.