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| Title | Project Officer Argyll & Trossachs - Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels |
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Time is rapidly running out for the red squirrel in Scotland, pushed out of its habitat and infected with a deadly virus carried by the non native grey squirrel. Private landowners, conservation charities, voluntary groups and government bodies are now coming together within two major complimentary projects to try and maintain healthy populations of red squirrels in Scotland into the future.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish Rural Property and Business Association, with support from local squirrel groups across Scotland, are implementing a major project to help conserve Scotland's red squirrel population. Employed by SWT, the successful candidate will oversee work to reduce the threats to red squirrel populations in the west Loch Lomond and the north-east Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park area, promote good practice in red squirrel conservation to woodland owners and managers and the general public, and develop and evaluate methods to address key threats to the long term survival of this species. Working in partnership with land and estate managers, the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Red Squirrel Working Group, shooting and gamekeeper groups and local volunteer groups, the Project Officer will provide management advice to landowners, co-ordinate grey squirrel population control, manage activities of grey squirrel control volunteers, and undertake survey and monitoring in project areas. A key part of the job will be to engage with the public and manage a campaign to engender public support for the project. The successful candidate will promote the project to stakeholders and engage with the local and national media. Applicants will hold a degree or equivalent vocational qualification in countryside management or related discipline, and demonstrate species conservation management experience, ideally with practical experience of mammal and woodland management. Proven experience of effective working with the public, private landowners, conservation agencies and volunteer groups along with excellent interpersonal, presentation and organisational skills are essential. This post requires working in remote locations in challenging environments. A project vehicle will be provided therefore a current driving licence is essential. The position is full-time until 31 March 2012. |