Flexible daily working hours
Paid volunteer days
1 wellbeing hour per week

Ranger - East Central

Salary £24,000-£25,600 FTE dependant on experience
Location East Central Scotland
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Status: Full time Fixed term until end February 2025

Field location: various reserves over East Central area of Scotland  

Office location: West Lothian 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.

The benefits

Flexi time/Hybrid working

Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes

Weekly wellness hour

Generous Sick pay allowance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Training and Development focus

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