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Conservation Officer

  • Part time
  • £25,000 – £30,000 pro-rata
  • On site: Water of Leith Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ
  • Closing 7th February 2025


  • Advertised from 20th January 2025
  • 28 hours per week, generally Monday to Thursday, working one Saturday every four weeks

Role

Join our team and help improve and protect the Water of Leith, Edinburgh’s river. This exciting role involves delivering a comprehensive conservation programme, with a focus on habitat improvement and managing Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS).

About the Role

You will lead conservation tasks, habitat improvement projects, and biological surveys while engaging with volunteers and the public to enhance Edinburgh’s natural environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified and enthusiastic, with a strong knowledge of rivers and conservation work.

• Experienced in leading conservation tasks, biological surveys, and GIS.

• Passionate about working outdoors with volunteers and the public.

• Skilled in habitat improvement and INNS treatment.

Application notes

Application procedure: CV plus covering letter detailing how you meet the personal specifications of the Role Description and any directly relevant experience emailed to helen.brown@waterofleith.org.uk by 5.00pm on 7th February 2025.


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