Natural Heritage Officer (Inverbroom)

Natural Heritage Officer (Inverbroom)

Salary: £25,750 - £27,295

Location: Ullapool, Inverbroom

Status: Full time, Permanent

Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025

Interviews: We anticipate conducting interview in person at Inverbroom, Wednesday 26th November 2025

We re looking for a committed Natural Heritage Officer to help protect and enhance our natural environment for future generations. As a Natural Heritage Officer you will be in a unique position to support the planning and delivery of nature conservation works, including securing a baseline understanding of natural heritage across our newest and largest wildlife reserve.

About the Role

You will work closely with the project team, the post holder will undertake practical conservation and reserve management tasks, carrying out standardised reserve checks (including access infrastructure and fence surveys and tree safety inspections) and delivering remedial works either directly or with contractors when appropriate. The role will also develop and deliver public engagement activities and volunteering opportunities such as volunteer work parties and citizen science events, to connect people with Inverbroom s natural heritage

About You

You ll bring:

Relevant degree or N/SVQ Level 3 / 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience relating to countryside management.

Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling small trees. CS 30 and 31 or willingness to undergo qualification. • Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in strimmer and brushcutter operations or willingness to undergo qualification. Certificate for trailer, all-terrain vehicles or willingness to undergo qualification.

2 years of planning and delivering practical conservation work.

2 years of volunteer supervision & management, including designing and delivering events &/or activities.

Demonstrable experience in the safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools.

Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation.

Good natural history skills and a knowledge of the species and habitats found in Scotland.

Health & Safety legislation/procedures relating to outdoor working.

Why Join Us?

We are a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland s most ambitious restoration projects.

For more information regarding aspects of the role, please refer to the Job Description.