Biodiversity & Land Management Operations Officer

Naturescot; Stornoway; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NatureScot in Scotland is seeking a dedicated environmental professional to work in the National Operations West Team. You will respond to casework consultations, assess AECS applications, and advise land managers on protected areas and biodiversity.

Training will be provided and flexibility in work balance offered. You will engage with stakeholders, support site monitoring, and contribute to biodiversity projects, drawing on knowledge of land management in the Outer Hebrides and Scotland's

Qualifications

• HND/Degree or equivalent qualification or practical experience in an environmental discipline or countryside management.
• Interest in, and a passion for nature
• Understanding of land management in the Outer Hebrides.
• Knowledge of biodiversity and climate change issues in the Outer Hebrides
• Awareness of NatureScot’s role in supporting good development.
• Awareness of Scotland’s system of protected areas, including European sites and NatureScot’s role in their protection and management.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Driving licence or other means of transport.

Responsabilités

• Responding to casework consultations, which may include planning applications, renewable energy proposals, marine licences, aquaculture proposals, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) consents, Environmental Authorisations (EASR) and requests for advice both internally and externally.
• Assessing and processing AECS applications to secure favourable management of protected areas.
• Providing advice to stakeholders and land managers on protected areas management and wildlife management, including protected species casework.
• Contributing effectively to the monitoring of protected areas; Site Condition Monitoring and Site Checks.
• Providing advice on land, marine and freshwater management including Invasive Non-Native Species and biodiversity.
• Representing NatureScot in local partnerships and working with key stakeholders on biodiversity or climate change projects.
• Responding to information requests for natural heritage information from the general public.

Connaissances

Interest in nature

Understanding land management in Outer

Biodiversity and climate change (Outer

Awareness of NatureScot’s role

Protection systems knowledge (Scotland

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driving licence or transport

Formation

HND/Degree or equivalent in environmental discipline

Description du poste

NatureScot in Scotland is seeking a dedicated environmental professional to work in the National Operations West Team. You will respond to casework consultations, assess AECS applications, and advise land managers on protected areas and biodiversity.

Training will be provided and flexibility in work balance offered. You will engage with stakeholders, support site monitoring, and contribute to biodiversity projects, drawing on knowledge of land management in the Outer Hebrides and Scotland's