The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust are looking for an ambitious and innovative Ecologist to join our small but growing team, who will take the lead on delivering a range of habitat and species assessments throughout our three catchment areas.
The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitation of a range of highly ambitious, landscape-scale restoration schemes, through the provision of end-to-end ecological support to both our charitable programmes and our expanding portfolio of commercial based activities.
Role: Ecologist
Salary and benefits:
Circa £32,000-£35,000 p.a. dependent on experience, 25 days per annum paid leave plus statutory holidays, 6% employer pension contribution. An appropriate vehicle for work use, laptop and smartphone will be provided. Hours and term:
Full time, 35 hours per week (0.8 FTE may be possible subject to negotiation). Fixed term until 31st March 2026, including a 3-month probationary period. Contract extension subject to funding. The role will involve occasional work on evenings and weekends. Place of work:
The role will be based at the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust office, Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN, although we offer a hybrid, flexible working approach. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be based in or nearby to the River Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie catchment areas. Start date:
March 2025 – to be discussed with selected candidate. The successful candidate will take the lead on delivering a range of habitat and species assessments throughout our three catchment areas, including fish and freshwater wildlife population and habitat surveys, environmental monitoring, non-native species monitoring, tree and plant surveys, bird surveys, and a wide range of other research activities as they arise. The role will be varied, somewhat seasonal, and above all else, highly rewarding. The candidate will be actively using their expertise to support and drive forward multiple work streams across the organisation. Experience in field data collection is essential and an ability to encourage and guide a team is also required. Some experience in river and fisheries monitoring is desirable but full training will be given. Interviews:
Week commencing 3 February 2025, in person or online as appropriate. To apply:
Please email your CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 2 pages) detailing how you fit the role to
admin@fnlrt.org.uk , including your name in the subject line. More information:
Please download the Ecologist Job Specification or email
admin@fnlrt.org.uk
to speak to a member of the team.
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Salary and benefits:
Circa £32,000-£35,000 p.a. dependent on experience, 25 days per annum paid leave plus statutory holidays, 6% employer pension contribution. An appropriate vehicle for work use, laptop and smartphone will be provided. Hours and term:
Full time, 35 hours per week (0.8 FTE may be possible subject to negotiation). Fixed term until 31st March 2026, including a 3-month probationary period. Contract extension subject to funding. The role will involve occasional work on evenings and weekends. Place of work:
The role will be based at the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust office, Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN, although we offer a hybrid, flexible working approach. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be based in or nearby to the River Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie catchment areas. Start date:
March 2025 – to be discussed with selected candidate. The successful candidate will take the lead on delivering a range of habitat and species assessments throughout our three catchment areas, including fish and freshwater wildlife population and habitat surveys, environmental monitoring, non-native species monitoring, tree and plant surveys, bird surveys, and a wide range of other research activities as they arise. The role will be varied, somewhat seasonal, and above all else, highly rewarding. The candidate will be actively using their expertise to support and drive forward multiple work streams across the organisation. Experience in field data collection is essential and an ability to encourage and guide a team is also required. Some experience in river and fisheries monitoring is desirable but full training will be given. Interviews:
Week commencing 3 February 2025, in person or online as appropriate. To apply:
Please email your CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 2 pages) detailing how you fit the role to
admin@fnlrt.org.uk , including your name in the subject line. More information:
Please download the Ecologist Job Specification or email
admin@fnlrt.org.uk
to speak to a member of the team.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
