Catchment Restoration Assistant

Findhorn Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust; Forres; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local environmental organization in Scotland is seeking a Catchment Restoration Assistant. The role involves contributing to the vision for restored watersheds and supporting various activities in a hybrid working environment. Ideal for motivated individuals interested in nature restoration. Fixed-term contract until March 2026 with competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days paid leave

6% employer pension contribution

Flexible working approach

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the vision for restored and healthy watersheds.
• Support various activities focusing on restoration opportunities.
• Work closely with the team on catchment restoration.

Job description

Reporting to: Catchment Restoration Lead

Salary & benefits: £24,000-£26,000 pro rata (£19,200-£20,800) p.a. dependent on experience. 25 days per annum paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part-time role). 6% employer pension contribution

Hours: 0.8 FTE / 28 hours per week. Fixed term until 31st March 2026, including a 3-month probationary period. The role may involve occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Term: Fixed term until March 31st 2026, with the possibility to extend subject to funding.

Place of work: The role will be based at the Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust office, Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN, with a hybrid, flexible working approach. The candidate must be based in or near the River Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie catchment areas. We are unable to support relocation costs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catchment Restoration Assistant to join the team at the Findhorn Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT). Operating across three catchments, the role will contribute to FNLRT’s vision for restored and healthy watersheds.

This role is part funded by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

About the Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust

The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) is a place-based nature restoration organisation, positioned to improve local resilience amidst the nature and climate emergencies. We work at a catchment-scale, partnering with landowners, land managers, communities, and businesses to fund and deliver actions to protect and restore rivers, watersheds, and wildlife.

Description of role

Please see the Full Job Description for details on responsibilities and application procedures.

The FNLRT seeks a motivated individual to improve the functioning of our rivers and watersheds. The Catchment Restoration Assistant will work closely with the team, supporting various activities with a focus on developing restoration opportunities in the lower Findhorn catchment area.