Conservation Adviser

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Position Overview

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to help landowners increase the Corn Bunting population across their range in East Scotland? We are looking for a confident person who can help deliver a programme of advice to farmers and landowners, which supports farmers in Fife, Angus and Aberdeenshire. Building on more than 15 years of Corn Bunting research, advisory and advocacy work we will look to expand the area being positively managed for the species. To do this we will need to work closely with farmers, estates, private businesses and government agencies including Scottish Natural Heritage.

Our ideal candidate will have good ecological knowledge and organisational skills, have experience of undertaking breeding bird surveys, data management and working with land managers as well as a good understanding of agricultural systems, natural history and ecology. The candidate should be a confident communicator and have the ability to get on well with a wide range of people and enjoy working as part of a team. This post is part funded by Postcode Lottery Trust and Loirston Trust.

This role is likely to be based at our Aberdeen office but will involve frequent travel across East Scotland. It offers a unique opportunity to make a difference to the fortunes of high priority species, whilst developing your skills and wider experience.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

Compensation

• £25,463 to £27,585 per annum

Additional Information

• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31 May 2020
• Closing date: 12 June 2019
• Interview date: 25 June 2019

To Apply

• Our role profile describes the key result areas and skills and experience needed for the role. Please make sure you include reference number A0540519 on your application.
• Role Profile (Word 177Kb, requires Microsoft Word)
• Application details (Word 30Kb, requires Microsoft Word)

Who to contact for questions about this post:

Hywel Maggs
hywel.maggs@rspb.org.uk
01224 627856

Send application details to:

Jacquie Christie
jacquie.christie@rspb.org.uk
RSPB Scotland, Scotland Headquarters,
2 Lochside View, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9DH,
0131 317 4181