Conservation Programme Lead – Grey Squirrel Eradication

Countryside Classroom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Hybrid working

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Wellness hour

Sick pay allowance

Maternity/paternity pay

Training and development

Job summary

Countryside Classroom in Aberdeen is seeking an Northeast Coordinator to lead a high-profile conservation initiative aimed at eradicating grey squirrels from Aberdeen and surrounding areas. You will work with a collaborative project team, partner agencies and stakeholders on confirmation monitoring, biosecurity, and long-term programme sustainability.

The role emphasizes leadership, wildlife ecology expertise, and effective dissemination of best practices through guidance documents.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in ecology or similar.
• Two years’ experience in wildlife ecology or conservation.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills.
• Experience developing and managing conservation projects.
• Expertise in ecological survey design, data collection and analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Interest in disseminating best practices via guidance documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Northeast team activities, including line management.
• Develop national activity guidance documents to share proven practices and lessons learned in Northeast.
• Support monitoring, respond to potential grey squirrel sightings, and plan transition to long-term sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Survey design

Data collection

Data analysis

Written communication

Guidance documents

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

Countryside Classroom in Aberdeen is seeking an Northeast Coordinator to lead a high-profile conservation initiative aimed at eradicating grey squirrels from Aberdeen and surrounding areas. You will work with a collaborative project team, partner agencies and stakeholders on confirmation monitoring, biosecurity, and long-term programme sustainability.

The role emphasizes leadership, wildlife ecology expertise, and effective dissemination of best practices through guidance documents.