Community Outreach Officer - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028) £25,000 per annum pending review Blairgowrie Office, Perthshire (working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands) Closing date: 15th June 2026 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: The Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing community-based volunteers (groups and individuals) to undertake active conservation work. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Working closely with the Monitoring and Control Officers (MCOs) Supporting and expanding volunteer networks through volunteer recruitment and onboarding Data entry and digital records Engaging and building relations with key stakeholders, landowners and local authorities Providing community network support and communications. This will include identifying opportunities to engage difficult-to-reach people and new audiences in the Central Lowlands. Specifically, this includes: Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to carry out fortnightly feeder box monitoring surveys, ensuring they have the equipment and consumables required, and providing practical support and temporary survey cover as needed. Manage and coordinate the processing of monitoring samples and resulting data. Tis includes the analysis of hair samples to identify and record red squirrel, grey squirrel or pine marten detections and sharing results with volunteers Alongside the SSRS HL team, engaging with and recruit new landowners/managers to undertake grey squirrel control and monitoring on their land. Developing methodologies to ensure sustained engagement and data sharing to support independent controllers across the Highland Line region Engaging and building relations with new and existing stakeholders to support the project. Leading strategic events, talks, and other activities to promote active community understanding and participation of red squirrel conservation in Scotland The successful candidate will: Possess a relevant degree Have experience of recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing volunteers A good understanding of conservation principles, invasive non-native species management, wildlife practices and legislation Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public is desirable Experience with keeping and maintaining accurate records using Microsoft packages is essential and knowledge of ArcGIS would be useful There may occasionally be a requirement to work out of normal working hours You must possess a full clean driving licence and have use of a vehicle Closing date: midnight Monday 15th June Interview date: Thursday 25th June
May 28, 2026
Seasonal
Community Outreach Officer - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028) £25,000 per annum pending review Blairgowrie Office, Perthshire (working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands) Closing date: 15th June 2026 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: The Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing community-based volunteers (groups and individuals) to undertake active conservation work. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Working closely with the Monitoring and Control Officers (MCOs) Supporting and expanding volunteer networks through volunteer recruitment and onboarding Data entry and digital records Engaging and building relations with key stakeholders, landowners and local authorities Providing community network support and communications. This will include identifying opportunities to engage difficult-to-reach people and new audiences in the Central Lowlands. Specifically, this includes: Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to carry out fortnightly feeder box monitoring surveys, ensuring they have the equipment and consumables required, and providing practical support and temporary survey cover as needed. Manage and coordinate the processing of monitoring samples and resulting data. Tis includes the analysis of hair samples to identify and record red squirrel, grey squirrel or pine marten detections and sharing results with volunteers Alongside the SSRS HL team, engaging with and recruit new landowners/managers to undertake grey squirrel control and monitoring on their land. Developing methodologies to ensure sustained engagement and data sharing to support independent controllers across the Highland Line region Engaging and building relations with new and existing stakeholders to support the project. Leading strategic events, talks, and other activities to promote active community understanding and participation of red squirrel conservation in Scotland The successful candidate will: Possess a relevant degree Have experience of recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing volunteers A good understanding of conservation principles, invasive non-native species management, wildlife practices and legislation Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public is desirable Experience with keeping and maintaining accurate records using Microsoft packages is essential and knowledge of ArcGIS would be useful There may occasionally be a requirement to work out of normal working hours You must possess a full clean driving licence and have use of a vehicle Closing date: midnight Monday 15th June Interview date: Thursday 25th June
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. Title: Community Outreach Officer - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Status: Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028) Salary: £25,000 per annum pending review Location: Blairgowrie Office, Perthshire (working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands) Closing date: 15th June 2026 The Role: The Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing community-based volunteers (groups and individuals) to undertake active conservation work. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Working closely with the Monitoring and Control Officers (MCOs) Supporting and expanding volunteer networks through volunteer recruitment and onboarding Data entry and digital records Engaging and building relations with key stakeholders, landowners and local authorities Providing community network support and communications. This will include identifying opportunities to engage difficult-to-reach people and new audiences in the Central Lowlands. Specifically, this includes: Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to carry out fortnightly feeder box monitoring surveys, ensuring they have the equipment and consumables required, and providing practical support and temporary survey cover as needed. Manage and coordinate the processing of monitoring samples and resulting data. Tis includes the analysis of hair samples to identify and record red squirrel, grey squirrel or pine marten detections and sharing results with volunteers Alongside the SSRS HL team, engaging with and recruit new landowners/managers to undertake grey squirrel control and monitoring on their land. Developing methodologies to ensure sustained engagement and data sharing to support independent controllers across the Highland Line region Engaging and building relations with new and existing stakeholders to support the project. Leading strategic events, talks, and other activities to promote active community understanding and participation of red squirrel conservation in Scotland The successful candidate will: Possess a relevant degree Have experience of recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing volunteers A good understanding of conservation principles, invasive non-native species management, wildlife practices and legislation Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public is desirable Experience with keeping and maintaining accurate records using Microsoft packages is essential and knowledge of ArcGIS would be useful There may occasionally be a requirement to work out of normal working hours You must possess a full clean driving licence and have use of a vehicle Closing date: midnight Monday 15th June Interview date: Thursday 25th June
May 28, 2026
Full time
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. Title: Community Outreach Officer - Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels Status: Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028) Salary: £25,000 per annum pending review Location: Blairgowrie Office, Perthshire (working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands) Closing date: 15th June 2026 The Role: The Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing community-based volunteers (groups and individuals) to undertake active conservation work. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Working closely with the Monitoring and Control Officers (MCOs) Supporting and expanding volunteer networks through volunteer recruitment and onboarding Data entry and digital records Engaging and building relations with key stakeholders, landowners and local authorities Providing community network support and communications. This will include identifying opportunities to engage difficult-to-reach people and new audiences in the Central Lowlands. Specifically, this includes: Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to carry out fortnightly feeder box monitoring surveys, ensuring they have the equipment and consumables required, and providing practical support and temporary survey cover as needed. Manage and coordinate the processing of monitoring samples and resulting data. Tis includes the analysis of hair samples to identify and record red squirrel, grey squirrel or pine marten detections and sharing results with volunteers Alongside the SSRS HL team, engaging with and recruit new landowners/managers to undertake grey squirrel control and monitoring on their land. Developing methodologies to ensure sustained engagement and data sharing to support independent controllers across the Highland Line region Engaging and building relations with new and existing stakeholders to support the project. Leading strategic events, talks, and other activities to promote active community understanding and participation of red squirrel conservation in Scotland The successful candidate will: Possess a relevant degree Have experience of recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing volunteers A good understanding of conservation principles, invasive non-native species management, wildlife practices and legislation Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public is desirable Experience with keeping and maintaining accurate records using Microsoft packages is essential and knowledge of ArcGIS would be useful There may occasionally be a requirement to work out of normal working hours You must possess a full clean driving licence and have use of a vehicle Closing date: midnight Monday 15th June Interview date: Thursday 25th June
Chief Executive Officer Salary: Circa £75,000 + Relocation Package & Bonus North Wales (Bangor or Aberduna office locations) hybrid Full time, Permanent Closing Date: 30th September 2025 Are you a visionary leader? Would you be able to enhance a compelling future for the North Wales Wildlife Trust? These are exciting times, and we re looking for a new CEO to join us! We're keen to hear from those who can provide strategic and operational leadership that ensures the Trust fulfils its charitable objectives and delivers its mission effectively and sustainably while continuing to grow. This includes shaping and implementing the strategic plan, managing people and resources, maintaining financial health, and building strong relationships with its membership, other stakeholders, funders, and the wider community. You'll be ultimately responsible for the governance, fundraising, public trust and social impact of North Wales Wildlife Trust. An important part of this role is to ensure we play our part as an active member of the federation of Wildlife Trusts to help secure wins for wildlife beyond our border. The role will be hybrid (after settling in period) and ideally you will be based in North Wales as we have office facilities available in Bangor or Aberduna. There will be regular travel to off-site meetings. Who we are looking for An experienced senior manager with degree (or degree-equivalent qualification). Experience of organisational leadership within a financially accountable organisation, whether in the charitable, public, or private sector. Proven commercial strategy / business experience, with the ability to generate and manage diverse income streams, including through partnerships, grants, trading, or other business related activities. Experience with a wide range of stakeholders and partners and working with them to achieve programme aims. Strong data and IT abilities Good public speaker with strong presentational skills Excellent Project Management experience A strong understanding of environmental issues, with a broad overview of key aspects of ecology, conservation, agriculture, fishing, climate change and other environmental pressures. Welsh language skills are not essential for this role but are highly desirable. We expect the successful candidate, if not already fluent, to be committed to learning Welsh and to demonstrate a strong understanding of and support for Welsh culture, which is integral to our work in land management and nature recovery. We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits including: Discretionary relocation package up to £10k reimbursement against receipts for moving expenses. Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary per annum, based on achieving agreed long-term performance targets. 32 days of holiday per year, including statutory Bank Holidays, which increase by one day for each fully completed year of service up to a maximum of 38 days. Salary Exchange Pension (6% ER contributions 6% EE contributions) Life Assurance (2x salary) Learn Welsh on us Who we are: North Wales Wildlife Trust is an independent charity and one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK to protect wildlife for the future. We are always looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of The Wildlife Trusts, we would love to hear from you! With the support of our members and volunteers, and our funders and partners, we work to restore nature, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters. We do this by managing natural landscapes in North Wales, including over 750 hectares of land, both on and beyond our 35 nature reserves. We also work to raise awareness of and protect the important coastal waters of North Wales. We value the connection of natural habitats, wildlife and people, and work with landholders, businesses, organisations and individuals to create, improve and connect habitats in North Wales. We also provide planning and other professional services to local authorities, businesses and individuals.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Chief Executive Officer Salary: Circa £75,000 + Relocation Package & Bonus North Wales (Bangor or Aberduna office locations) hybrid Full time, Permanent Closing Date: 30th September 2025 Are you a visionary leader? Would you be able to enhance a compelling future for the North Wales Wildlife Trust? These are exciting times, and we re looking for a new CEO to join us! We're keen to hear from those who can provide strategic and operational leadership that ensures the Trust fulfils its charitable objectives and delivers its mission effectively and sustainably while continuing to grow. This includes shaping and implementing the strategic plan, managing people and resources, maintaining financial health, and building strong relationships with its membership, other stakeholders, funders, and the wider community. You'll be ultimately responsible for the governance, fundraising, public trust and social impact of North Wales Wildlife Trust. An important part of this role is to ensure we play our part as an active member of the federation of Wildlife Trusts to help secure wins for wildlife beyond our border. The role will be hybrid (after settling in period) and ideally you will be based in North Wales as we have office facilities available in Bangor or Aberduna. There will be regular travel to off-site meetings. Who we are looking for An experienced senior manager with degree (or degree-equivalent qualification). Experience of organisational leadership within a financially accountable organisation, whether in the charitable, public, or private sector. Proven commercial strategy / business experience, with the ability to generate and manage diverse income streams, including through partnerships, grants, trading, or other business related activities. Experience with a wide range of stakeholders and partners and working with them to achieve programme aims. Strong data and IT abilities Good public speaker with strong presentational skills Excellent Project Management experience A strong understanding of environmental issues, with a broad overview of key aspects of ecology, conservation, agriculture, fishing, climate change and other environmental pressures. Welsh language skills are not essential for this role but are highly desirable. We expect the successful candidate, if not already fluent, to be committed to learning Welsh and to demonstrate a strong understanding of and support for Welsh culture, which is integral to our work in land management and nature recovery. We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits including: Discretionary relocation package up to £10k reimbursement against receipts for moving expenses. Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary per annum, based on achieving agreed long-term performance targets. 32 days of holiday per year, including statutory Bank Holidays, which increase by one day for each fully completed year of service up to a maximum of 38 days. Salary Exchange Pension (6% ER contributions 6% EE contributions) Life Assurance (2x salary) Learn Welsh on us Who we are: North Wales Wildlife Trust is an independent charity and one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK to protect wildlife for the future. We are always looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of The Wildlife Trusts, we would love to hear from you! With the support of our members and volunteers, and our funders and partners, we work to restore nature, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters. We do this by managing natural landscapes in North Wales, including over 750 hectares of land, both on and beyond our 35 nature reserves. We also work to raise awareness of and protect the important coastal waters of North Wales. We value the connection of natural habitats, wildlife and people, and work with landholders, businesses, organisations and individuals to create, improve and connect habitats in North Wales. We also provide planning and other professional services to local authorities, businesses and individuals.
Site Hub Manager Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Salary: £35,412 - £39152 per annum Vacancy Type: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Closing Date: 9th October 2025 Our client is looking for a proactive and efficient Site Hub Manager to join their dedicated site team. This role will provide key support to a small hub of academies through completing duties connected with the fabric and grounds of the schools. The key duties will include security, managing budgets/contracts and contractors and monitor routine maintenance and minor repairs for the hub. The Opportunity Lead and manage the site teams effectively by resolving day to day line management issues and queries. Prepare budgets for Trust sites and work with business managers and finance teams to make sure ordering processes are kept to and money saving exercises are taken. Collect data for building or facilities related procurements. Oversee the premises development planning. Manage an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regime ensuring that all equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidance and best practice Develop and promote the use of our Iamcompliant Help Desk, ensure all Site Team staff are trained and competent in the use of the HelpDesk. Review and report on energy consumption in your buildings using our Energy Portal as well as tracking electricity consumption from our PV arrays. Review and write H&S Risk Assessments in support of your own activities on site. Skills and Qualifications Site management qualification and experience of being a site manager. Experience of managing multiple teams and sites effectively. Experience in managing and being accountable for delegated budget and managing significant budgets. Will hold a recognised H&S qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH About The Trust The Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. They currently operate primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Benefits Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through their dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through the Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate to apply. The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
Site Hub Manager Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Salary: £35,412 - £39152 per annum Vacancy Type: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Closing Date: 9th October 2025 Our client is looking for a proactive and efficient Site Hub Manager to join their dedicated site team. This role will provide key support to a small hub of academies through completing duties connected with the fabric and grounds of the schools. The key duties will include security, managing budgets/contracts and contractors and monitor routine maintenance and minor repairs for the hub. The Opportunity Lead and manage the site teams effectively by resolving day to day line management issues and queries. Prepare budgets for Trust sites and work with business managers and finance teams to make sure ordering processes are kept to and money saving exercises are taken. Collect data for building or facilities related procurements. Oversee the premises development planning. Manage an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regime ensuring that all equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidance and best practice Develop and promote the use of our Iamcompliant Help Desk, ensure all Site Team staff are trained and competent in the use of the HelpDesk. Review and report on energy consumption in your buildings using our Energy Portal as well as tracking electricity consumption from our PV arrays. Review and write H&S Risk Assessments in support of your own activities on site. Skills and Qualifications Site management qualification and experience of being a site manager. Experience of managing multiple teams and sites effectively. Experience in managing and being accountable for delegated budget and managing significant budgets. Will hold a recognised H&S qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH About The Trust The Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. They currently operate primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Benefits Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through their dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through the Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate to apply. The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
