Scottish Wildlife Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust

Charity registered in Scotland SC005792

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a membership-based registered charity with the aim of advancing the conservation of Scotland’s biodiversity for the benefit of present and future generations.


Current vacancies

Executive Assistant to CEO

  • Full time
  • £24,856
  • Hybrid: Leith
  • Closing 8th November 2024

This is a fantastic opportunity to become the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive at Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity. The postholder will provide high-level administrative and general support to the Chief Executive, Chair and Council (Board of Trustees), as well as liaising with a wide variety of other stakeholders inside and outside the organisation. This is a rewarding, interesting and fulfilling role for someone who enjoys developing strong relationships, has excellent organisational skills and wants to make a difference to the protection and restoration of nature at a time when it has never been more important.

Main duties include:

  • Diary management, including coordinating internal and external meetings, events and travel
  • Acting as first point of contact; dealing with correspondence and phone calls and being a representative of the CEO in their absence
  • Liaising with Senior Management Team, Management Team, Line Managers and other relevant colleagues as required
  • Administrative duties such as processing expense claims and maintaining and managing digital filling systems
  • Co-ordinating and providing secretarial support for Council meetings including agendas, action updates, attendance, meeting papers and minute taking
  • Providing administrative support to the Trust’s Chair and Committees

The successful candidate will have great people skills, professionalism, initiative and resilience. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and will relish the opportunity to play a part in bringing about nature’s recovery in Scotland, working alongside colleagues who share a common vision.

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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