Licensing Officer – Wildlife & Protected Species (Hybrid)

NatureScot; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

41.5 days annual leave

Flexi time

Hybrid working

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

NatureScot is seeking a Licensing Officer (Grade C) to join the busy licensing team within Wildlife Management. The role processes protected species licences, handles returns, amendments, and FOI requests, and ensures compliance with licence conditions.

The post supports NatureScot’s statutory licensing function and contributes to efficient, responsive service balancing public safety, biodiversity, and regulatory duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with NatureScot licensing functions and policy
• Understanding of wildlife management approaches
• Knowledge of Scottish protected species ecology
• Ability to source, collate and analyse data from various sources
• Strong written and verbal communication for stakeholders
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work with initiative and ask for help when needed
• Attention to detail in day-to-day tasks

Responsibilities

• Process and issue protected species licence applications and write Statements of Reasons
• Process licence returns and amendments
• Assist with FOI requests and reporting
• Monitor licence compliance and report breaches to Licensing Manager

Skills

Licensing processes

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Experience in NatureScot licensing functions

Tools

FOI handling

Job description

NatureScot is seeking a Licensing Officer (Grade C) to join the busy licensing team within Wildlife Management. The role processes protected species licences, handles returns, amendments, and FOI requests, and ensures compliance with licence conditions.

The post supports NatureScot’s statutory licensing function and contributes to efficient, responsive service balancing public safety, biodiversity, and regulatory duties.