IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Company :
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Location :
Loch of the Lowes, Nr Dunkeld
Salary :
£13,500 - £15,000 per annum depending on experience and responsibilities afforded each post.
Sector :
Conservation & Ecology
Perthshire Reserves Seasonal Ranger
Loch of the Lowes, Nr Dunkeld
Duration: 7 March - 30 September
This post is based at the popular Loch of the Lowes wildlife reserve, near Dunkeld. In addition to working at the Loch of the Lowes, the post holder will be required to assist with the management of five other SWT reserves in Perthshire and to liaise with local communities, schools and the local SWT member centre. The main responsibilities are:
* Organising and maintaining the 24 hour osprey security watch.
* Managing and supporting volunteers.
* Undertaking species and habitat monitoring on reserves.
* Co-ordinating and implementing practical conservation tasks on reserves.
* Assisting with running the visitor centre and general visitor management.
* Membership recruitment.
The post holder requires good verbal and written communication skills (including report writing and public speaking). He/she will be self motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of the local area and of conservation issues in Perthshire would be advantageous. A current UK driving licence is essential.
For application pack and job descriptions see www.swt.org.uk, e-mail recruitment@swt.org.uk or phone 0131 312 7765.
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Multiple submissions should be accompanied by separate application forms relevant to the posts applied for and clearly marked up with post title.
SWT is committed to equal opportunities
Disclosure Scotland checks at enhanced level will be undertaken for successful applicants
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