Glen Coe & Loch Leven Restoration Partnership Project Officer

University of Leeds; Glencoe; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds, in collaboration with Forestry and Land Scotland and partners, invites applications for a Partnership Project Officer to help deliver a landscape-scale nature restoration initiative in Glen Coe and Loch Leven.

You will develop and facilitate partnership activity, prioritise invasive species control (notably Rhododendron ponticum), create monitoring strategies, promote evidence-based nature recovery, and coordinate knowledge exchange among projects.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of landscape-scale ecological restoration projects.
• Strong project management experience and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated passion for nature and nature recovery in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate partnership activity for a landscape-scale restoration project.
• Plan and prioritise invasive species control (notably Rhododendron ponticum).
• Lead on strategic monitoring to ensure evidence-based nature recovery and knowledge exchange between projects.

Job description

Are you passionate about nature conservation? Do you want to help deliver an ambitious landscape-scale nature restoration project in heart of Scotland?

The University of Leeds is working with Forestry and Land Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, Jahama Highland Estates, Great Glen Cattle Ranch and Kinlochleven Community Trust to develop a landscape partnership with a long-term vision to create and restore connected, high-quality rainforest habitats across the iconic landscape of Glen Coe and Loch Leven, in the heart of Scotland.

As the Partnership Project Officer you will be responsible for developing and facilitating the partnership activity. Initial focus will be on planning and prioritising control of invasive species, particularly Rhododendron ponticum. Working alongside our project partners, you will develop a strategic plan for invasive species control. You will lead on the development of a monitoring strategy, to ensure the partnership is delivering evidence-based nature recovery, and knowledge exchange between projects to share learning and encourage best practice.

You will have in-depth knowledge and experience of landscape-scale ecological restoration projects. You will be a highly organised individual with project management experience and ability to work under your own initiative. You will have a passion for nature and an ambition to work to accelerate nature recovery in the UK.

Please note this post is based in Glen Coe, Scotland.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 15 December 2026.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .