Conservation Lead (Highland Line) - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Salary: £28,288 per annum Location: Blairgowrie, Tayside Full time Fixed term until 31 March 2026 with potential for extension Closing date: 4th August at midnight Interview date: Friday 15th August 2025 The Role: We are looking for a passionate and driven person to lead and deliver Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project operations across the Highland Line Control Zone. Coordinating efforts to protect red squirrels from replacement by grey squirrels and from squirrel pox disease, through delivering project objectives including developing new rapid response monitoring networks in strategic areas, coordinating island eradication efforts and fostering new partnerships across the landscape to ensure long-term support. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and essential change. This is a chance to make a difference to the protection and promotion of one of Scotland s iconic species. Key Responsibilities and Duties include: Strategic Planning: leading the planning and delivery of project objectives and monitoring. Monitoring and evaluating progress to adapt operational priorities and approaches as needed. Operational Implementation: Including the expansion of the project trap-loan scheme, progressing island eradication efforts, and supporting the development of Rapid Response Monitoring networks. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices. Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Highland Line team to deliver high-impact results. Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee operations and monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success. The successful candidate will be: A strategic thinker coupled with excellent organisation A confident and comfortable communicator Motivated to work on their own initiative and lead others. For further details, please download the role description below. To apply: Please click on the green Apply Now button which will take you through to our application pages. 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. Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by project partners and the Scottish Government s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Conservation Lead (Highland Line) - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Salary: £28,288 per annum Location: Blairgowrie, Tayside Full time Fixed term until 31 March 2026 with potential for extension Closing date: 4th August at midnight Interview date: Friday 15th August 2025 The Role: We are looking for a passionate and driven person to lead and deliver Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project operations across the Highland Line Control Zone. Coordinating efforts to protect red squirrels from replacement by grey squirrels and from squirrel pox disease, through delivering project objectives including developing new rapid response monitoring networks in strategic areas, coordinating island eradication efforts and fostering new partnerships across the landscape to ensure long-term support. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and essential change. This is a chance to make a difference to the protection and promotion of one of Scotland s iconic species. Key Responsibilities and Duties include: Strategic Planning: leading the planning and delivery of project objectives and monitoring. Monitoring and evaluating progress to adapt operational priorities and approaches as needed. Operational Implementation: Including the expansion of the project trap-loan scheme, progressing island eradication efforts, and supporting the development of Rapid Response Monitoring networks. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices. Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Highland Line team to deliver high-impact results. Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee operations and monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success. The successful candidate will be: A strategic thinker coupled with excellent organisation A confident and comfortable communicator Motivated to work on their own initiative and lead others. For further details, please download the role description below. To apply: Please click on the green Apply Now button which will take you through to our application pages. 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. Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by project partners and the Scottish Government s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.
Conservation Lead (Highland Line) - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Salary: £28,288 per annum Location: Blairgowrie, Tayside Full time Fixed term until 31 March 2026 with potential for extension Closing date: 4th August at midnight Interview date: Friday 15th August 2025 The Role: We are looking for a passionate and driven person to lead and deliver Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project operations across the Highland Line Control Zone. Coordinating efforts to protect red squirrels from replacement by grey squirrels and from squirrel pox disease, through delivering project objectives including developing new rapid response monitoring networks in strategic areas, coordinating island eradication efforts and fostering new partnerships across the landscape to ensure long-term support. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and essential change. This is a chance to make a difference to the protection and promotion of one of Scotland s iconic species. Key Responsibilities and Duties include: Strategic Planning: leading the planning and delivery of project objectives and monitoring. Monitoring and evaluating progress to adapt operational priorities and approaches as needed. Operational Implementation: Including the expansion of the project trap-loan scheme, progressing island eradication efforts, and supporting the development of Rapid Response Monitoring networks. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices. Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Highland Line team to deliver high-impact results. Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee operations and monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success. The successful candidate will be: A strategic thinker coupled with excellent organisation A confident and comfortable communicator Motivated to work on their own initiative and lead others. For further details, please download the role description below. To apply: Please click on the green Apply Now button which will take you through to our application pages. 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. Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by project partners and the Scottish Government s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.
Jul 22, 2025
Contractor
Conservation Lead (Highland Line) - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Salary: £28,288 per annum Location: Blairgowrie, Tayside Full time Fixed term until 31 March 2026 with potential for extension Closing date: 4th August at midnight Interview date: Friday 15th August 2025 The Role: We are looking for a passionate and driven person to lead and deliver Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project operations across the Highland Line Control Zone. Coordinating efforts to protect red squirrels from replacement by grey squirrels and from squirrel pox disease, through delivering project objectives including developing new rapid response monitoring networks in strategic areas, coordinating island eradication efforts and fostering new partnerships across the landscape to ensure long-term support. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and essential change. This is a chance to make a difference to the protection and promotion of one of Scotland s iconic species. Key Responsibilities and Duties include: Strategic Planning: leading the planning and delivery of project objectives and monitoring. Monitoring and evaluating progress to adapt operational priorities and approaches as needed. Operational Implementation: Including the expansion of the project trap-loan scheme, progressing island eradication efforts, and supporting the development of Rapid Response Monitoring networks. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices. Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the Highland Line team to deliver high-impact results. Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee operations and monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success. The successful candidate will be: A strategic thinker coupled with excellent organisation A confident and comfortable communicator Motivated to work on their own initiative and lead others. For further details, please download the role description below. To apply: Please click on the green Apply Now button which will take you through to our application pages. 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. Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by project partners and the Scottish Government s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.
North-East Eradication Coordinator (Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels) Salary: £29,500 Location: Aberdeen, Torry, with anticipated flexible working throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Full Time, 35h hours per week Temporary, Fixed Term Role until March 2026 Closing Date: 18th February 2025 Interview Date: w/c 24th February 2025 Are you looking to make a significant impact on Scotland s wildlife? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead an ambitious, high-profile eradication initiative? We are seeking an exceptional Eradication Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in protecting and promoting the long-term future of Scotland s Red Squirrels. As Scotland s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland s wildlife for the future. From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland s wildlife year-round. We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more. About the Role As North-East Eradication Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of an unprecedented conservation initiative: the eradication of grey squirrels from Aberdeen and the Shire. This ground-breaking effort will set a precedent as the first eradication of an invasive grey squirrel population on mainland Britain, attracting significant scientific and public interest. You will design, coordinate, and oversee the actions required to achieve this ambitious goal. A key component of your role will be the development of a comprehensive Eradication Plan, followed by the implementation of monitoring systems to ensure its long-term success. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to develop innovative detection, removal, and analysis methods while managing the north-east team to deliver results. Key responsibilities and competencies include: Proven Scientific Expertise: Have a strong scientific background with robust understanding of scientific method, setting and working to scientific protocols, and experience applying evidence and research to applied conservation projects. Strategic Planning: Design and implement an Eradication Plan that aligns with the project s conservation objectives. Innovation: Identify and implement novel methods for invasive species detection, removal, and analysis. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices. Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the North-East team to deliver high-impact results. Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee post-eradication monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success. Why Join Us? This is more than a job it s an opportunity to lead an initiative that will have a lasting impact on Scotland s wildlife and contribute to global knowledge on invasive species management. You will work within a passionate and supportive team dedicated to native species conservation and have the chance to innovate and shape future eradication projects. How to Apply Please click on the Apply Now button which will take you through our recruitment pages, this will involve uploading your CV to our portal. This role has been readvertised. Previous applicants need not apply. 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.
Feb 06, 2025
Seasonal
North-East Eradication Coordinator (Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels) Salary: £29,500 Location: Aberdeen, Torry, with anticipated flexible working throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Full Time, 35h hours per week Temporary, Fixed Term Role until March 2026 Closing Date: 18th February 2025 Interview Date: w/c 24th February 2025 Are you looking to make a significant impact on Scotland s wildlife? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead an ambitious, high-profile eradication initiative? We are seeking an exceptional Eradication Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in protecting and promoting the long-term future of Scotland s Red Squirrels. As Scotland s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland s wildlife for the future. From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland s wildlife year-round. We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more. About the Role As North-East Eradication Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of an unprecedented conservation initiative: the eradication of grey squirrels from Aberdeen and the Shire. This ground-breaking effort will set a precedent as the first eradication of an invasive grey squirrel population on mainland Britain, attracting significant scientific and public interest. You will design, coordinate, and oversee the actions required to achieve this ambitious goal. A key component of your role will be the development of a comprehensive Eradication Plan, followed by the implementation of monitoring systems to ensure its long-term success. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to develop innovative detection, removal, and analysis methods while managing the north-east team to deliver results. Key responsibilities and competencies include: Proven Scientific Expertise: Have a strong scientific background with robust understanding of scientific method, setting and working to scientific protocols, and experience applying evidence and research to applied conservation projects. Strategic Planning: Design and implement an Eradication Plan that aligns with the project s conservation objectives. Innovation: Identify and implement novel methods for invasive species detection, removal, and analysis. Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices. Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the North-East team to deliver high-impact results. Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee post-eradication monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success. Why Join Us? This is more than a job it s an opportunity to lead an initiative that will have a lasting impact on Scotland s wildlife and contribute to global knowledge on invasive species management. You will work within a passionate and supportive team dedicated to native species conservation and have the chance to innovate and shape future eradication projects. How to Apply Please click on the Apply Now button which will take you through our recruitment pages, this will involve uploading your CV to our portal. This role has been readvertised. Previous applicants need not apply. 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.
