About us
For 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. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the
UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
The Role
Are you an organised and motivated individual with a passion for nature conservation? We are seeking a dedicated
Programme Support Officer to join our exciting Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Project. Here you will be part of
a passionate team making a real difference in wildlife conservation in a varied and rewarding role. This is an
opportunity to be part of a vital initiative working to protect and promote red squirrel populations, ensuring
their sustainable long-term future in our landscapes.
As an active member of the project team you’ll work closely with project staff and stakeholders. You will support the
team by managing orders and supplies essential for project operations, handling enquiries from the public,
providing accurate information about squirrel conservation efforts, and process and record payments including
compiling reports to track project expenditure.
This role would suit someone with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, strong interpersonal
skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and the public, and a team
player who can also work independently and take initiative. Experience in project administration, financial
administration, public communications, and procurement is essential.
If this sounds like you, please download the Job Description in the documents section at the bottom of the page. We’d
love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes.
- We have always been hugely
flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach.
- One Wellness
Hour per week
- Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation
- Sick Pay
Allowance
- Training and Development
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates
irrespective of their background. We are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as
inclusive as possible, as we believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role
models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.
If you would like more information, please email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
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.