Top job! Director, RSPB Scotland
- Full time
- £88,641 – £94,638
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 13th September 2026
- Advertised from 14th August 2026
Role
Lead the future of nature in Scotland
We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Scotland Director at RSPB. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nature recovery, influence policy at the highest levels, and lead a passionate, purpose-driven team delivering real impact across Scotland.
As Scotland Director, you will play a central role in shaping RSPB’s overall direction while ensuring delivery of ambitious, evidence-based programmes that protect and restore nature.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (to which this role reports) and the Management Board to shape RSPB’s vision and translate strategy into impactful action across Scotland you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of aligned, prioritised programmes that achieve measurable outcomes for nature
- Provide strategic senior leadership within organisational governance structures and contribute to UK-wide strategy and decision-making
- Build and maintain influential relationships with government, partners, funders, and stakeholders
- Represent RSPB at national and on occasion international levels, including media work Inspire and develop a high-performing, inclusive team
- Ensure effective systems are in place to manage risk, maintain compliance, and support strong organisational performance
- Play a significant role in leading the implementation and ongoing delivery of the organisational structure, re-design and priorities within the One RSPB transformation programme including vision, principles and strategic delivery programme for Scotland and RSPB
- Provide strategic support for the development and delivery of major projects, including at present the Orkney Native Wildlife Project, the Cairngorms Connect partnership and the Peatland Programme.
This is a permanent full-time role. While working flexibly, the successful candidate will be expected to be based in Scotland and there will be a significant element of travel required.
Within the candidate application pack, you will find more details on the skills, knowledge and experience needed to be successful in the role, how to apply and information on the selection process. We also recommend you read through the candidate guidance notes. You will find both documents available to download at the top of this advert.
Application notes
Interested?
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
The closing date for this position will be 13th September 2026with interviews being conducted in person in Edinburgh on 30th September and the 1st October 2026.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. If you require UK sponsorship please tick yes to the right to work screening question at application stage.
No agencies please.
Reserve Manager - North East
- Full time
- £35,000
- On site: Crombie / Loch of the Lowes
- Closing 28th September 2026
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
Top job! Head of Income and Engagement- Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £45,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 27th September 2026
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Income and Engagement to join our fundraising team on a 13-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.
The Home has been a safe haven to stray animals since 1883, and still rescues over a thousand lost or abandoned dogs and cats every year. The Home benefits from skills and experience of our 50+ strong staff, comprised of long-serving kennel and cattery experts and enthusiastic new talent. Our small team is united by the love and dedication towards the animals in our care, and the belief that any dog or cat that comes to our door, whatever the reason, should be safe, warm, and well-fed.
This new role will lead the fundraising team to grow existing income streams, establish new income streams and fundraising activities, to deliver growth, to position us as a c.£3M charity by the end of 2027.
Volunteer and Engagement Manager – Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £35,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th September 2026
We are seeking passionate individuals with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team as our Volunteer and Engagement Manager at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
The Home has been a safe haven to stray animals since 1883, and still rescues over a thousand lost or abandoned dogs and cats every year. The Home benefits from skills and experience of our 50+ strong staff, comprised of long-serving kennel and cattery experts and enthusiastic new talent. Our small team is united by the love and dedication towards the animals in our care, and the belief that any dog or cat that comes to our door, whatever the reason, should be safe, warm, and well-fed.
The Volunteer & Engagement Manager will be the driving force behind the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s volunteer strategy, promoting, supporting and expanding innovative and effective volunteering initiatives which support the Home’s wider strategy.
They will manage all aspects of the volunteer programme including, recruitment, training and ongoing support and development across the organisation. They will promote, coordinate and develop the Home’s volunteering programme in line with the wider volunteer strategy which involves, managing and supporting the Community Engagement Coordinator and Food Bank Coordinator, liaising and working in partnership with every department across the Home whilst ensuring the expansion and success of the volunteer programme.
Hours: 35 hours per week. Occasional work on evenings or weekends will be required. This will accrue TOIL in line with the Homes Policy. This is a fixed term maternity cover position, expected to start in mid- October and last for up to 12 months. The actual duration will depend on the postholders return date.
Location:Hybrid – We offer hybrid working with the option to discuss flexible and compressed hours. There is an expectation of a minimum of 1 day per week working on site at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and home working for the rest of the week. Some travel will be required as part of the job role.
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Top job! Assistant Director of Housing & Customer Experience
- Full time
- £57,696
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th September 2026
A senior housing leadership role, with a 4-day working week and the opportunity to shape customer experience across Ark.
At Ark, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a values-driven housing and social care organisation, we create inclusive communities where people can live with dignity, independence and belonging.
We are seeking an Assistant Director of Housing & Customer Experience to lead our Housing, Neighbourhood and Customer Services functions across the Ark Group. This is a key role at an exciting time as we continue to strengthen our customer-first approach and deliver excellent outcomes.. You will help shape our emerging new 5 year business plan, evolve our digital services, drive customer satisfaction and ensure we have the people, systems and partnerships needed to deliver our long-term ambitions.
About The Role
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with significant influence across the organisation. You will help shape how Ark delivers housing and customer services, ensuring our services remain responsive, customer-focused, compliant and fit for the future.
Our corporate services roles are based on a 4-day working week, with no loss of pay. We believe this supports focused time, healthier workloads and more sustainable performance, helping colleagues do their best work while maintaining balance.
As a member of Ark’s Senior Leadership Team, you will provide leadership and business management across housing management, tenancy sustainment, neighbourhood services, customer services and customer engagement. You will play a pivotal role in delivering Ark’s strategic priorities, strengthening customer outcomes and embedding a culture of service excellence across the organisation.
Day to day, you’ll be involved in things like:
- Leading Ark’s Housing and Customer Experience strategic priorities;
- Operational responsibility for Ark’s subsidiary companies; Ark Services Limited and Ark Commercial Investment Limited
- Providing strategic advice to the Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Management;
- Driving customer engagement, insight and service improvement;
- Leading performance, compliance and regulatory assurance activities;
- Using customer feedback and performance data to improve outcomes;
- Developing high-performing teams and a culture of customer service excellence;
- Building partnerships with local authorities, regulators and key stakeholders.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A strong track record in a senior housing, portfolio management, customer experience or related leadership role;
- Experience operating as part of a senior leadership team;
- Experience leading customer-focused services and service improvement;
- Strong knowledge of housing regulation, governance and compliance;
- Experience using performance data and customer insight to support decision-making;
- Experience preparing Board papers and presenting at senior governance forums;
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Most importantly, you will be a visible, inclusive and values-driven leader who can build trust, influence effectively and support others to deliver excellent outcomes.
You will bring professional credibility, sound judgement and the ability to balance strategic ambition with practical delivery.
Why Work With Us?
At Ark, you will join an organisation with a clear social purpose and a genuine commitment to improving lives.
You will also join us at an exciting time as we continue to strengthen our customer experience offer, develop our services and deliver on our strategic ambitions. This role provides the opportunity to shape how housing and customer services are delivered across Ark for years to come.
As Assistant Director of Housing & Customer Experience, you will lead services that directly affect thousands of customers and communities across Ark. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive meaningful service improvement and make a lasting difference to people’s lives.
We offer:
- A 4-day working week with no loss of pay;
- Hybrid working;
- A generous annual leave allowance, with additional leave awarded as your service grows;
- 4% contributory pension (salary sacrifice scheme);
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support;
- Employee discounts, access to Blue Light Card and Cycle to Work scheme;
- Annual leave buy and sell options.
Ark is a values-driven housing and social care organisation. We aim to create inclusive communities where people can live with dignity, independence and a sense of belonging, and that starts with how we treat our colleagues.
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