Lead conservation across 6,800 hectares of Scotland’s most important wildlife habitats.

We’re seeking an experienced conservation professional to lead the management of nine wildlife reserves across the North Reserves Management Area. You'll oversee habitat restoration, land management, ecological monitoring, and community engagement, helping to deliver lasting benefits for nature.

Main objectives:

• Lead conservation and land management across diverse habitats, including peatlands, temperate rainforest, heathland and montane landscapes.
• Manage and develop a local team, volunteers and contractors.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, communities and stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, risk management and health & safety compliance.
• Use ecological evidence to inform decision-making and demonstrate conservation success.
• Represent the Trust at local, regional and national levels.

The successful candidate will have:

• HND (or equivalent) in Environmental Conservation or a related subject.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing conservation projects and practical land management.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, health & safety, and evidence-based conservation.
• Experience delivering upland conservation projects such as peatland restoration, native woodland regeneration, river restoration or conservation grazing.

Join us and help protect and restore Scotland’s wild places for future generations.

About us

For more than 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 over 100 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

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful Reserve Officer to help plan, coordinate and deliver practical land conservation management across 13 wildlife reserves across East Central Scotland.

Working closely with colleagues, volunteers, contractors and local communities, you will deliver habitat management, ecological monitoring, volunteer leadership and public engagement activities that support the conservation of some of Scotland's most valuable wildlife sites.

Main objectives:

• Deliver practical conservation and habitat management work.
• Undertake ecological surveys and species monitoring, including annual botanical surveys.
• Lead and support volunteers and seasonal staff.
• Supervise contractors and reserve-based projects.
• Deliver public engagement, educational and family events.
• Support the management of the Trust's conservation grazing programme (Flying Flock).
• Maintain reserve infrastructure, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Act as a local contact for members, volunteers, stakeholders and the public.

Reserve Areas -

The role covers 13 reserves across:

• Falkirk: Bo'mains Meadow, Carron Dams, Carron Glen
• Fife: Bankhead Moss, Carlingnose Point, Cullalow, Dumbarnie Links, Feecefaulds Meadow, Long Craig Island, Lielowan Meadow
• Clackmannanshire: Alloa Inches, Black Devon, Cambus Pools

The successful candidate will have:

• HND (or equivalent) in Ecology, Environmental Conservation, Countryside Management or a related subject.
• Good knowledge of Scottish wildlife, habitats and species.
• Experience of practical conservation and ecological monitoring.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• PA1/PA6/PA6AW certification desirable, or willingness to obtain.
• Able to work occasional evenings, weekends and overnight stays when required.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct contribution to nature recovery in Scotland while working across a diverse range of habitats and engaging with local communities, volunteers and partners.

Join us and help protect and restore Scotland's wildlife.

Please click here to review the full job description, and here for the addendum.

If you would like more information, please email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.