Community Coordination & Outreach Officer (Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels)
- Full time
- £24,000 – £25,500
- Hybrid: Torry, Aberdeen (with flexible working throughout the city and Aberdeenshire)
- Closing 22nd February 2026
- Advertised from 5th February 2026
- 35 hours per week. Fixed-term until 30 June 2026, with potential for extension to March 2028.
Role
As Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future.
From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.
We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more.
The Role:
Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is a project to deliver the essential protection measures required to secure the long-term future of red squirrels in Scotland and to ensure that systems are put in place to continue the delivery of these measures over the long term by working with other agencies with a stake in native species conservation and invasive non-native species management.
The NE Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the delivery of the “Grey Squirrel Urban Eradication Programme” by supporting targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control in Aberdeen City, in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project plan.
Primary responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and landowners to conduct rapid response monitoring; supporting the delivery of the programme; and raising awareness of, and building support for, the project within the local community.
The successful candidate will:
- Enjoy working with volunteers, landowners, and the local community to engage and build support for conservation initiatives.
- Enjoy working as part of a diverse and dynamic team on a pioneering conservation project.
- Be highly committed to supporting the delivery of the “Grey Squirrel Urban Eradication Programme”, and self-motivated to address the challenges of working with an extremely low-density grey squirrel population.
- Be a good problem solver, with a willingness to adapt and learn new skills while supporting innovative methods to achieve grey squirrel eradication in an urban area.
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
Application notes
Closing date for applications: 22nd February 2026 at midnight
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 12th March 2026
Visit our website to find out more about the role and to apply.
If you would like more information, please email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.
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 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.
Visitor Experience Officer
- Part time
- £24,570 pro-rata
- On site: Waterston House, Aberlady, East Lothian
- Closing 22nd February 2026
The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) is seeking a motivated, organised and approachable individual to join our team as Visitor Experience Officer. Based at the Club’s attractive headquarters at Waterston House in Aberlady, this role is central to delivering a welcoming and informative front-of-house experience for visitors, members and researchers.
You will be a key member of a small, dedicated team and will often work independently. Confidence, initiative and a friendly, professional manner are therefore essential. Shifts are 9.30am–5.00pm and include an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
The role operates on a set weekend rota agreed in advance. Flexibility to provide occasional additional weekday cover, either through time off in lieu (TOIL) or agreed shift swaps, is welcomed. As a small organisation, we value staff who can adapt to support the wider aims and day-to-day operation of the Club.
Scottish Seas Roadshow Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £26,500 – £31,000
- Hybrid/Remote: Flexible/remote working in the Central Belt of Scotland
- Closing 15th February 2026
We are a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean - defending crucial habitats, regenerating vital ecosystems and inspiring volunteers. We unite communities, governments, and industry, and champion science-based solutions for cleaner, healthier seas to tackle the climate and nature emergency.
The Scottish Seas Roadshow (SSR) is an exciting National Lottery Heritage Grants funded programme to expand ocean literacy and understanding and enhance marine community engagement across Scotland. Awarded in December 2025, the programme is funded by nearly £200,000 of lottery money to engage communities and particularly children in marine conservation activity and its importance.
We are currently looking for a Scottish Seas Roadshow Engagement Officer to join us on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week for a three year, fixed-term contract.
The Scottish Seas Roadshow is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to recruit for this three-year role.
The Benefits
- Salary of £26,500 - £31,000 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
- Extra time off at Christmas
- 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
- Sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation)
- Flexible working and remote-first approach
- Health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme
- A paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
- Cycle-to-work scheme
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a confident community engagement professional with a passion for marine conservation to join our values-led organisation.
You’ll enjoy a hugely varied and creative role that puts you right at the heart of communities, giving you the chance to design and deliver engaging activities, and see first-hand the difference your work makes in building ocean literacy and long-lasting pro-ocean action.
In return, you’ll be supported by a friendly, solutions-focused team that truly lives its values, offering flexibility, trust and balance alongside the opportunity to shape national conversations around ocean literacy, equity and environmental action in Scotland.
What You’ll Do
As the SSR Engagement Officer, you will deliver an engaging, inclusive programme of outreach and education that connects people with the sea and builds a lasting legacy of pro-ocean activity.
Leading the delivery of the Scottish Seas Roadshow, you’ll run engaging sessions in schools, youth groups, and community settings, and co-ordinate citizen science and public events across diverse audiences.
You’ll co-create resources that support learning and mobilisation, establish and chair a community focus group to shape the programme, and ensure all activities reflect the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Additionally, you will:
- Deliver outreach events, including beach cleans and citizen science activities
- Promote the programme via in-person and digital channels
- Help develop ocean literacy policy
- Support volunteer recruitment and engagement throughout the project
- Collaborate with colleagues across communications, funding, digital, and citizen science teams to amplify reach and impact
About You
To be considered as an SSR Engagement Officer, you will need:
- Experience using monitoring and evaluation to prioritise project development and optimise impact
- Applied knowledge of a broad range of marine issues, including ocean health and pollution
- Working knowledge of data protection and its application to information collection and use
- Demonstrable ability to develop project resources and promotional materials
- To be creative, imaginative and enjoy keeping pace with fresh approaches to the design and delivery of events, materials and activities
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to travel required in the project area)
Please note, occasional travel to external meetings and events, and to other office locations (Ross-on-Wye, London and Edinburgh) is expected and may require overnight stays.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake First Aid training, which will be provided.
This role is also conditional on an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
People and Culture Manager
- Full time
- £36,750 – £40,000
- Hybrid: In person meetings and events
- Closing 16th February 2026
At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. Our mission is to protect loving homes, find loving homes and run a loving Home.
We are delighted to be recruiting and People and Culture Manager to join the People Team.
Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the Home's people and wellbeing strategies, focused on attracting, engaging, developing and retaining staff and volunteers while fostering a positive and nurturing environment.
The People and Culture Manager is a key member of our management and delivery team, contributing to and leading on the implementation of strategies and plans that shape our workforce, culture, and our volunteering and community engagement activities and growth aspirations.
You’ll be an experienced HR/People professional with a strong track record in leading people strategies. You’ll be confident managing change, advising managers on employment law, and delivering high-quality recruitment, learning and development, and employee relations support.
Main Purpose of Job
Winning Leishman are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to join our team. This post will involve research into grant makers, developing funding proposals and following up with reports and communications to maximise long-term income generation on behalf of Winning Leishman’s clients.
Position in Organisation
Report to the Winning Leishman Directors.
Responsibilities
• Support the identification of trust and foundation funding opportunities through research
• Create tailored applications to a wide range of funders
• Create reports and other communications to funders
• Maintain a schedule of applications and reports
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in preparing funding applications to trusts and foundations (essential)
• Experience of working in the charity sector (essential)
• Reliable and well organised with good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent IT skills, Excel and MS Office, with a working knowledge of database systems
• Strong written skills
• A creative and lateral thinker
• Professional, courteous, respectful and confident
• Proactive and self -motivated with a positive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork
Qualifications
• Degree (in any subject), studying towards a degree or equivalent (desirable)
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